Impressive

This is a down to earth, easy to read book. I gives a lot of insight into what the scientists get up to and the issues they face. Couldn't help but be impressed. Very glad I read it and do recommend it. It put my mind to rest.

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The best documentary I’ve ever listened to.

This is the BEST documentary I’ve listened too EVER. And I listen to 4-5 hours of them across every topic imaginable every single day.

It’s the story of the Oxford University vaccine. We know it as AZ. The history of its origin, and the story of the 2 everyday 20 yr old Volvo driving middle aged British mums who worked in a shitty lab opposite the university carpark who made it over a weekend with an assistant after planning for it 15 years earlier.

The audiobook is narrated by then directly, and covers the extraordinary 18 months from December 2019 to May 2021 of how they went from being unknown scientists to dealing with Covid-19 thrust onto the world stage having to navigate 24/7 news, social media and politics.

Whilst being nothing other than scientists who worked in tracksuit pants with nothing to gain financially up against the big pharma machines of the United States of which they hold no grudge. They don’t care who makes what vaccine they only care about saving lives which is why AZ had to agree to make no profit from its distribution.

It is the most unbelievable story I’ve ever heard. There is just SO much you don’t know until your listen to it. To much to even go into. It’s utterly fascinating. If you don’t read it or listen to it. Your missing out.

Their voices are just perfect for it. They deserved the standing ovation at Wimbledon. What a story. Wow.

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Intrigu educating for now and future

Engaging account of the development of a vaccine commencing 1 jan 2020 licensed for clinical use 30 dec the same year
Meticulous attention to all phases detailed in an engaging manner.
Science described such that a layman will follow the process.
Finally a warning that pandemics are not over but preparation is a few steps forward.
Ego free rendition of the sprint to achieve protection against covid 19

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Thank you !

Thank you both so very much for writing this book.
I was very wary of being vaccinated, hearing all the "rumours", but finally went to the Oxford Uni site to see what I could find, and then went to get my first vaccination. Our family is now fully vaccinated with Astrazenica and very grateful there are souls in the world such as yours who research and follow up. Thank you for the dedication and work you have done. We all owe our luves to you both.

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Fantastic. Easy to understand and moving

I needed to read something like this to restore my faith in the indelible thirst for knowledge and the wish to help humankind.

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Educational and inspiring

The science driven by two ladies just trying to do their best in a challenging world full of scrutiny and who never asked for all this attention was in my opinion very inspiring. sometimes the science was too technical but they did a good job at making it similar to everyday analogies

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Definitely a Must-Read

Excellent and timely story, giving insight into background , techniques and difficulties in modern vaccine development, not only the A-Z vaccine. The narration adds life to the story, which is couched in language easy to understand for non-medical readers. Should be compulsory reading for all anti-vaxxers and conspiracy theorists!

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An informative insight into AZ COVID vaccination

Thoroughly enjoyed this book, it is good to get an insight into what went into the rapid turn around of the AZ vaccine for COVID. Hopefully the funding issues are resolved to better prepare for future events.
2024 update - AZ no longer used in UK due to issues with clotting causing death - and that is the problem with rapid turn around of drugs. Excess mortality rates up across the world post mRNA "vaccinations" the silence is deafening.

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These guys should win the Nobel Prize across all categories.

Next time you complain about putting on a mask or not being able to go to the pub take the time to read this instead.

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great insights

loved the format and the way such a specific difficult subject is explained to people who are not from a science background

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