The Cure
How a Father Raised $100 Million--And Bucked the Medical Establishment--In a Quest to Save His Children
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نقد و بررسی
October 1, 2006
A Pulitzer Prizewinning reporter for the Wall Street Journal, Anand chronicles the true story of John and Aileen Crowley's struggle to find a cure for Pompe diseasea usually fatal genetic disorder that affects two of their children. A financial consultant at the time of his son's and daughter's diagnoses, John left his job and started his own biotechnology company in the hopes of rounding up scientists who could create a replacement enzyme that would prevent Pompe's progression. His efforts were ultimately successfulhe raised more than $100 million to fund researching the condition, and his children are alive and kickingbut he and his wife had to juggle finding good child care and attending marriage counseling. While this up-close recounting of the tribulations and celebrations of the Crowley family is compelling (and perhaps inspirational to other families wrangling with life-threatening disorders), Anand's writing is at times a bit reminiscent of a Hallmark special. However, with little else published on the heavy issues surrounding the subject, the benefits of The Cure seem to outweigh any lasting side effects. Recommended for larger health science or specialized health collections.Lisa A. Forrest, Buffalo State Coll. Lib., SUNY
Copyright 2006 Library Journal, LLC Used with permission.
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