The Cure.

Geeta Anand

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“Amazing….Explores human courage under the most trying circumstances.” —New York Post

“An inspirational story about business, medical science, and one father’s refusal to give up hope.” —Boston Globe

The book that inspired the movie, Extraordinary Measures, starring Harrison Ford, Brendan Fraser, and Keri Russell, The Cure by Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist Geeta Anand is the remarkable true story of one father’s determination to find a cure for his terminally sick children even if it meant he had to build a business from scratch to do so.

At once a riveting story of the birth of an enterprise—ala Tracy Kidder’s The Soul of a New Machine—and a inspiring tale of the indomitable human spirit in the vein of Erin Brockovich and A Civil Action, The Cure is a testament to ingenuity, unflagging will, and unconquerable love.

What will you learn from this book

  1. Parental Determination: The book portrays the unwavering determination and relentless efforts of John and Aileen Crowley to find a cure for their children's rare disease despite the odds.

  2. Rare Disease Challenges: Insights into the challenges faced by families dealing with rare genetic diseases, including limited research, treatment options, and funding.

  3. Medical Research and Innovation: Exploration of the world of medical research, drug development, and the complexities of finding treatments or cures for rare diseases.

  4. Pharmaceutical Industry Dynamics: Understanding the dynamics of the pharmaceutical industry, including the challenges in developing drugs for rare diseases due to financial and regulatory hurdles.

  5. Ethical Dilemmas: Discussion on the ethical dilemmas faced by scientists, researchers, and pharmaceutical companies in prioritizing research and development efforts for rare diseases.

  6. Patient Advocacy: The importance of patient advocacy groups and their role in raising awareness, funding research, and influencing policies related to rare diseases.

  7. Financial and Personal Sacrifices: Illustration of the sacrifices made by the Crowley family, including financial burdens and personal sacrifices, in their pursuit of finding a cure.

  8. Hope and Resilience: The book highlights themes of hope, resilience, and the human spirit in the face of adversity and life-threatening challenges.

  9. Medical Breakthroughs: Insights into the advancements and breakthroughs in medical science that offer potential hope for patients with rare diseases.

  10. Family and Community Support: The significance of family support, community solidarity, and collaboration between stakeholders in the quest for finding treatments and cures.

Language English
ISBN-13 9780060734398
No of pages 343
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Book Publisher William Morrow
Published Date 29 Aug 2006

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Author : Geeta Anand

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