{"product_id":"vaccines-and-bayonets-fighting-smallpox-in-africa-amid-tribalism-terror-and-the-cold-war-hardcover","title":"Vaccines and Bayonets: Fighting Smallpox in Africa amid Tribalism, Terror and the Cold War - Hardcover","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eBee Bloeser\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eStep into the heart of a turbulent era with \u003cem\u003eVaccines \u0026amp; Bayonets\u003c\/em\u003e, a gripping historical memoir that chronicles one woman's extraordinary journey with the US Agency for International Development (USAID) and CDC in Africa. In this vivid recounting-which one Pulitzer nominee says, \"reads like a political thriller, women's history, and African adventure rolled into one.\"-Bee Bloeser unveils the raw reality of her family's part in the mission to eradicate smallpox, revealing triumphs and trials faced along the way.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAs a young wife, Bloeser followed her husband, Carl, to Africa, driven by ideals and a sense of duty. In Nigeria she witnessed the roots and ravages of civil war and the horrors of smallpox and leprosy, yet found beauty in the vibrant local culture.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn Equatorial Guinea, a nation newly independent but plagued by the terror of a brutal dictatorship, secrecy shrouded the people, and Bloeser confronted a world far removed from her idealistic expectations. Forbidden from interacting with locals and surrounded by oppression and suspicion, she documented her experiences in hidden notes, capturing the essence of a desperate struggle.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThrough her eyes, readers experience the intense battle against a relentless virus and against tyranny. This memoir is not just a story of medical triumph and America's global aid and soft power but also a poignant reflection on humanity's capacity for courage-the indomitable spirit of those who risk everything for a better future.\u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 420\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1.06 x 9 x 6 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e May 03, 2021\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46576140484793,"sku":"9781627878579","price":68.45,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/thoobo.com\/products\/vaccines-and-bayonets-fighting-smallpox-in-africa-amid-tribalism-terror-and-the-cold-war-hardcover","provider":"Thoobo","version":"1.0","type":"link"}