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Chosen as a Book of the Year 2021 by the Financial Times, Sunday Times, Daily Mail, Prospect, Guardian and The Times.

'Vaxxers is so good that the book will be read for long after the pandemic is over'
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'One of the most epic and pioneering moments in human history'
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The bestselling inside story of a historic moment for science and for humanity.

On 1 January 2020, Professor Sarah Gilbert read an article about four people in China with an illness of unknown cause. Within two weeks, she and her team had designed a new vaccine that would go on to save millions of lives from Covid-19.

Capturing a landmark moment, Sarah Gilbert and Catherine Green reveal their story of making the pioneering Oxford AstraZeneca vaccine and fighting a pandemic as ordinary people in extraordinary circumstances. They separate fact from fiction, they explain how they made their highly effective vaccine in record time with the eyes of the world watching, and they give us hope for the future.

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8 July 2021
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What an enthralling tale of toil, tenacity and triumph this is. The authors' intelligence, idealism and sheer, bloody-minded grit shine through. The world needs all the Sarah Gilberts and Catherine Greens it can get. Just brilliant. -- Rachel Clarke

This is one of the most epic and pioneering moments in human history, comparable to the race to put a man on the moon, the discovery of DNA, or the first ascent of Everest. The Oxford AstraZeneca vaccine is a triumph and its creators are life savers. Science is the exit strategy, as long as we make that science equitably available to the world - as all the incredible people behind the Oxford AstraZeneca vaccine always intended - truly the "People's Vaccine". -- Jeremy Farrar, Director of the Wellcome Trust

This is one of the most epic and pioneering moments in human history, comparable to the race to put a man on the moon, the discovery of DNA, or the first ascent of Everest. The Oxford AstraZeneca vaccine is a triumph and its creators are life savers. Science is the exit strategy, as long as we make that science equitably available to the world - as all the incredible people behind the Oxford AstraZeneca vaccine always intended - truly the "People's Vaccine". -- Jeremy Farrar, Director of the Wellcome Trust

[Sarah Gilbert] has been the adult in the room and the accidental leadership figure the moment demands, embodying the competence, command of the detail, vision and, crucially, hope, that people have needed to see. ― New Statesman

This Oxford-Astrazeneca vaccine has provided the single best piece of news from the pandemic so far, allowing us to accelerate our vaccine programme, which we know will save lives and provides the long-term solution to this pandemic. -- Matt Hancock, Health Secretary ― The Times --This text refers to an alternate kindle_edition edition.

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Sarah Gilbert (Author)

Sarah Gilbert is Professor of Vaccinology at the Jenner Institute within the University of Oxford. Having devoted her career to developing vaccines against infectious diseases, since January 2020 she has been the Oxford Project Leader for the Oxford-AstraZeneca vaccine. Professor Gilbert has over 25 years of experience in the design and early development of new vaccines, and a commitment to increasing public understanding of science.

Catherine Green (Author)

Dr Cath Green is Associate Professor in Chromosome Dynamics at the Wellcome Centre for Human Genetics, a Senior Research Fellow at Exeter College, and Head of Oxford University's Clinical BioManufacturing Facility. As a specialist in manufacturing vaccines for clinical trials, she is an integral part of the Oxford Vaccine project.

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ASIN ‏ : ‎ B08V195VFB
Publisher ‏ : ‎ Hodder & Stoughton (8 July 2021)
Language ‏ : ‎ English
File size ‏ : ‎ 2000 KB
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dshan111

A Remarkable Story Told by Two Remarkable Scientists

Reviewed in Australia on 17 July 2021

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This book tells the fascinating story of a team of scientists who race to develop a vaccine to save the lives of millions of people all over the world threatened by the sudden emergence of COVID-19. It's a wonderful story of fear, hope, determination, humour and triumph wonderfully told by two remarkable women who have quite literally changed the world for the better.

I bought this book the day I received my second dose of the Oxford/AstraZeneca vaccine and could not put it down until I finished it. Thank you Sarah and Cath for your amazing efforts to save all our lives during this dreadful time and thank you for somehow finding the time to tell us how you did it. We must never forget what they and everyone else involved has done for us all.

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judy

Excellent

Reviewed in Australia on 20 August 2021

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A clearly written book that offers sensible, rational explanations in laymen's terms.
Scientifically based evidence that is reassuring and accurate.
I am fully vaccinated although I did have some concerns particularly around the speed it was developed. I was a believer of needing a minimum of 5 years of trials. This book not only explained why the vaccine could be done so quickly but was extremely reassuring in its common sense approach.
Unfortunately i don't think the 'right' people will read this book - the antivaxxers or conspiracy theorists. I just hope those that are still unsure will read this and gain some confidence.
Thank you

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Rodrigo Castro

THANK YOU THANK YOU

Reviewed in Australia on 4 September 2021

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It is wonderful to hear from the perspective of those that have tirelessly worked hard to save people’s lives and not getting sufficient recognition for it. This book is absolute proof of the behind scenes of something that people can easily misjudge without really knowing the extensive work to get vaccines off the ground. I was sure that, whilst the pandemic was striking all over the world, there were people that was already on top of it to have a safe weapon ready to fight the virus. Thanks Sarah, Cath and the entire team for putting everyone else’s safety before yours. I’m sure there’s million of people (like me) that are very appreciative of your contribution.

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Tim O Dowd

A supreme historical account of the development of a Covid-19 vaccine

Reviewed in Australia on 12 August 2021

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This is a beautifully written and personalized historical document about creating a safe and effective vaccine in a short timeframe without cutting corners. I recommend Vaxxers to the whole spectrum of society from those concerned to those promoting mass vaccination.

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John Stokes

An amazing insightful and inspiring read in a time of despair.

Reviewed in Australia on 22 July 2021

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This is a wonderful story that highlights the benefits to mankind of patience, diligence, hard work, altruism, applied basic science and cooperation. It is an ideal book to explain the virus and vaccines.

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Rita Cavanagh

readable

Reviewed in Australia on 14 March 2022

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I'm at 74% on my Kindle and find that the book is very readable. Complex concepts are explained in easy to understand language, without talking down to readers. There are lots of footnotes and references, which don't interfere with the story as you need to click on them to read. I'm not sure about the print copy. I doubt that anything will change the minds of anti-vaxxers, but may persuade the vaccine hesitant.

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Andrew

Enjoyed

Reviewed in Australia on 27 September 2021

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Accessible by a non expert and a great read by anyone, especially those wanting to genuinely understand the process of vaccine development. Antivaccers will ignore it but the hesitant will find many of their concerns addressed. A wonderful achievement of which the authors should be proud.

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MJG

Riveting read

Reviewed in Australia on 7 August 2021

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This book should be compulsory reading...especially for politicians and funders who can choose to foster good science and preparedness or continue to be dangerously late and reactive in the face of emerging diseases. Kudos to all involved who continue to strive to keep us all safe.

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Smurray

Totally Outstanding

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 10 July 2021

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Sarah and Cath and their wonderful teams who have worked 24/7 on the development of this vaccine have saved millions of lives. This is totally awe-inspiring and I (as a retired Paediatric Oncologist) along with many, many others are eternally grateful. Thank you all.

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Annie L

Hugely inspiring, and a cracking read too

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 10 July 2021

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Read it in two days and loved it. All the science is there, simply explained for non-sciencey people like me, but it's also the story of how normal people can achieve incredible things in extraordinary times.
There's plenty of character here, it's not remotely a dry read. I found it quite emotional at times, and laughed at others.

A great insight into a year in the life of two scientists who, along with their many colleagues, we have so much to thank for. An effective vaccine, cheap enough to vaccinate the world.

Totally in awe of their hard work and determination.

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Mr. M. Parker

Inspirational book

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 12 July 2021

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This is a book that everyone should read, especially politicians. This highly motivated team have produced a life saving saving vaccine despite the obstructions of journalists seeking sensational headlines (never mind the truth) and politicians at the sacrifice of sleep and family life and all the other things that normal people enjoy. I cannot recommend it too highly.

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sara barton-Wood

Opportunity missed!

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 13 July 2021

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I was severely disappointed with this book. I was hoping for a really exciting tale of a race against a virus which threatens to wipe out humanity. But it gets very bogged down with the science and the sense of urgency is lost. I appreciate that the science must be included, but the authors have not learnt the trick of making it simple so that the reader gets the point quickly, and does not lose main thread of the story. A serious editing job is required to make the main issue stand out - a new procedure is required to produce a workable vaccine which can be scaled up so that billions of doses can be made within months. Instead of which we get pages and pages of near-incomprehensible scientific method. An opportunity missed.

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Fantasti

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 14 July 2021

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I have met true heroes in my previous life,having served 22 years in the military. These two ladies have now with their teams and others have joined that list, This book should be given to all anti vaxxers. These ladies and their colleagues should be given the highest honour we as a country can bestow on them , But we won't most probably a actor ,or footballer, will deserve it more . Ladies you have my undying gratitude THANKS

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