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The Perfect Predator: A Scientist's Race to Save Her Husband from a Deadly Superbug: A Memoir

Steffanie Strathdee, Thomas Patterson
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The Perfect Predator: A Scientist's Race to Save Her Husband from a Deadly Superbug: A Memoir

Nonfiction | Autobiography / Memoir | Adult | Published in 2019

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Steffanie Strathdee, Thomas Patterson

The Perfect Predator: A Scientist's Race to Save Her Husband from a Deadly Superbug: A Memoir

Nonfiction | Autobiography / Memoir | Adult | Published in 2019
Book Details
Pages

309

Format

Autobiography / Memoir • Nonfiction

Setting

2010s

Publication Year

2019

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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The Perfect Predator: A Scientist's Race to Save Her Husband from a Deadly Superbug: A Memoir by Steffanie Strathdee and Thomas Patterson chronicles the harrowing journey of a scientist and her fight to save her husband from a life-threatening superbug. The memoir highlights their battle against time and the innovative treatment that offered hope in a dire situation.

Suspenseful

Challenging

Emotional

Inspirational

Informative

Reviews & Readership

4.5

5,400 ratings

90%

Loved it

9%

Mixed feelings

2%

Not a fan

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The Perfect Predator is a gripping memoir blending science and personal struggle, detailing Strathdee's battle to save her husband from a superbug. Reviews praise its compelling narrative and educational value, but some criticize its complex medical jargon. This real-life thriller invites reflection on the precarious nature of health and love.

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Who Should Read The Perfect Predator: A Scientist's Race to Save Her Husband from a Deadly Superbug: A Memoir?

Readers who enjoy The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks and Being Mortal will appreciate The Perfect Predator. This memoir appeals to those interested in medical mysteries, personal stories of resilience, and cutting-edge science. It's ideal for readers curious about infectious diseases and the human elements of scientific innovation.

4.5

5,400 ratings

90%

Loved it

9%

Mixed feelings

2%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

309

Format

Autobiography / Memoir • Nonfiction

Setting

2010s

Publication Year

2019

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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