The Messenger by Peter Loftus
The Messenger by Peter Loftus is a riveting nonfiction account of the race to create the BioNTech/Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine and the revolutionary mRNA technology behind it. Told through meticulous research and insider interviews, this book reveals how two immigrant scientists Uğur Şahin and Özlem Türeci quietly changed the world from their small lab in Germany.
It’s a story of science under pressure, international cooperation, and the pursuit of hope during a global crisis a landmark chronicle of one of the greatest scientific achievements of our time.
Book Bundle
Perfect for readers of The Code Breaker, The Premonition, and Spillover this is essential reading for anyone interested in science, medicine, or modern history.
Why The Messenger is a Must-Read:
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Breakthrough Science: Explains the revolutionary power of mRNA.
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Real-Life Heroes: Profiles the quiet minds behind a global medical triumph.
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Timely & Insightful: Captures a pivotal moment in pandemic response.
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Engaging Storytelling: Makes complex science accessible and human.
Memorable Quote (from the book)
"In the quiet of their lab, they were changing the fate of the world."
Translation (Sinhala):
"ඔවුන්ගේ සාමකාමී प्रयोगාගාරය තුළදී, ඔවුන් ලෝකයේ භාග්යය වෙනස් කරමින් සිටියහ."
Translation (Tamil):
"அவர்கள் அமைதியான ஆய்வுக்கூடத்தில் உலகத்தின் விதியை மாற்றிக் கொண்டிருந்தார்கள்."
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About the Book
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Title: The Messenger
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Author: Peter Loftus
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ISBN: 9780063159403
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Publisher: Harvard Business Review Press
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Published Year: 2022
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Number of Pages: ~352 Pages (Paperpack)
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Genre: Non-fiction / Science & Medicine / Biography
