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First off, this is an older book. Published about 1994, so its a little dated. It was before the time of Ebola outbreak in 2014, when a lot of people hadn‘t even heard of the virus yet. This book gives a summary of the then Reston Outbreak in Reston VA. It can get a little gory at times, but overall it‘s a solid read and can prove that truth is better (and scarier) than fiction…

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I think the tag line sums this up nicely "The terrifying true story of the origins of the ebola virus."
Seriously this book has some disturbing revelations also as a warning Preston like to compare things to food. So don't eat while reading ?
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Overall I enjoyed this quick read, but I thought the author spent too much time on the personal details of the cast—details that ended up being irrelevant. Descriptions of the viruses and containment procedures were super interesting.

“If the elephants have been tusking out the rock of Kitum Cave at a rate of a few pounds a night, the cave could easily have been carved by elephants over a few hundred thousand years. Ian Redmond…calls it speleogenisis by elephants—the creation of a cave by elephants.” Pg 397-8

“Ebola does in ten days what it takes AIDS ten years to accomplish.” Pg 66

“You wanted to dissect the animals quickly, before the spontaneous liquefaction began, because you can‘t dissect gumbo.” Pg 60

“The fact that the [WHO] team apparently never spoke with him, the monkey inspector, ‘was bad epidemiology but good politics,‘ he remarked to me.” Pg 42

“Then comes a sound like a bedsheet being torn in half, which is the sound of his bowels opening and venting blood from the anus.” Pg 24

Picked up this book at a used bookstore for $2. Interesting and threatening breakdown of the sources and cause of different Ebola strains. Often told from the point of view of experts who worked to contain the outbreak. Easy to read big chunks of the books at a time but difficult to learn the messy and painful details. Would recommend to anyone interested in learning more about Ebola or viruses in general.

I remember watching the tv series a few years ago and I loved that too! This was a quick listen on audiobook. The current pandemic has changed a few statement the author made at the end of the book, mainly that a worldwide virus would take 10 years to get a vaccine...

This book is scary, and in light of our Covid situation, even scarier. #letskickthisshittothecurb This is our first vacation in 6 months.

You know, maybe reading about the time Ebola nearly broke in America (and the mysterious history of the disease) while in quarantine actually was a good idea. Yes, the accounts are exaggerated, but I did learn a lot. I certainly realized that Americans really take their health for granted and don‘t realize the extent to which their health depends on the rest of the public. We unfortunately haven‘t learned much since 1989.

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Probably don‘t want to read this one anytime soon

Welp, now I am properly terrified of Ebola.

My high school biology teacher recommended this to me, and although I loved it, I‘ve been absolutely terrified of Ebola ever since. 😬 Day 19: Book about something you fear #auldlangreads

I read lots of horror books, and this book is scarier than most of those. 😨 Well written and informative.

I loved the quote at the top. It shows Preston can write about a difficult topic, but also inject a little humor.

#TIL I found the moral/ethical dilemnas of the veterinarian, Nancy Jaax, to be heartfelt. She wanted to help people, but she also didn't want to make animals suffer. Tough decision scientists face.

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I was browsing Libby for some nonfiction to read last night when I came across this book. It seems an interesting place to start in learning about Ebola. (Not my highlighting btw.)

#RedRoseSeptember This book has been on my virtual TBR for a long time. I‘m just scared once I read it , I‘ll #panic and freak out.

I think it is time for a reread of this book since I am watching the new show on National Geographic. The show is great so far!

Listened to this on Hoopla and I really enjoyed it. Preston explores the first suspected cases of Ebola in Africa but the bulk of the book centers on the Ebola Reston strain. The story is very engaging and definitely sends a chill up your spine.

Finished this this morning. Pretty terrifying what Ebola can do to you. The author gives real-hand accounts of those who have contracted the virus, and those who have bravely fought to eradicate it.

Believe it not, this was a Christmas gift from my parents a few years ago. So better late then never.

📙 The Hot Zone.
🎬 Stay (2005). With Ryan Gosling, Ewan McGregor, and Naomi Watts.
🎶 Omen by Another Day's Armor. Insane guitar riff.

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Thanks to the vivid description of Ebola, I may never eat again.

Finished my latest science/medical non-fiction book (The Hot Zone).

And I wonder why I have issues finding the horror genre scary. ☠️

A 2nd & Charles opened up near work, right on my way home. This was my first time going and one, and I can already see the trouble this will cost in the future. 😂🤑

You wanna freak yourself the hell out? This is the book for you! Holy. Smokes. 😳 This is the terrifying true story of the Ebola and Marburg viruses and hot damn is it simultaneously disgusting and fascinating. I tore through this one and couldn‘t put it down, which is not typical for me with non-fiction. If you like medical thrillers, science, or just a good “holy shit” every now and then, pick this one up.

Happy Saturday! We are enjoying a lazy one...I‘m curled up with this book while the baby naps and my older son & husband play games. This book, you guys. It‘s gripping but also so, so gross. 🤮🙈 I‘m reading it for this month‘s #theunreadshelfproject2019 challenge as it‘s been on my bookshelf awhile. If I remember right, I think a Litten sent it to me?! If so, thank you! It‘s so interesting.

I am researching books for my virology class next fall semater. Finished this one and while I knew most of these stories, it was so well written. The description of the pathology associate with the victims of the Ebola virus alone was worth it! 5 stars 🦠

Perfect Sunday night. Been looking forward to reading this one for quite some time.

This was a great book for me but definitely not for everyone. There is a part that will keep you on the edge of your seat but most of it will dive too far into the science for most. I like that stuff though but will give it a so-so because I cannot think of a single other friend who would enjoy it.

Been stuck on this for the past two days 😱😳

I read this years ago, but I still remember how terrifying the threat of the Ebola virus was conveyed in the pages of this true story! #hotinhere #heatofjuly

I REALLY enjoyed this book! Disease is a fascinating subject for me, and Richard Preston really illustrates how frightening this disease is. With each unknowingly infected person, I felt as though I was watching a horror movie and going, “Don‘t go there! What are you doing??” Ebola is a terrifying disease, and this was a terrifyingly delightful read!

Nothing like horrific accounts of the Ebola virus in the 80s to start the day 👍 #happythursday

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Found this gem at a thrift store recently. It's the first adult book I read when I was a kid. I think I'm due for a re-read. Who knew Ebola could evoke childhood nostalgia?! 😂🤷‍♀️

While hubby and son number 1 have been outside recreating Star Wars scenes from Hoth, I have been inside trying to finish the tagged book which I hoped to get finished yesterday to include in my Feb stats but the Beast from the East has been impeding my reading! But boy, what a cracking non-fiction book it is. So scary and also extremely graphic in its descriptions of the effects of Ebola on both monkeys and humans. Definitely recommended.

Need a palate cleanser after the drudgery that was The Catcher in the Rye so turning to the Ebola virus! Let's see how this one goes.
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Ebola and the Olympics ;) I'm excited to finally get to watch some figure skating! This book is stressful because it is real. I do not want to get Ebola. #hotbooks #riotgrams

A good book, haagen-dazs ice cream, the Olympics, my favorite blanket, and a cat! Awesome night! This book is going to make me want to play pandemic or plague inc.

My coffee is ready but I can't decide what book to read next! I'm leaning towards The Hot Zone. What would you choose? Or what have you read and enjoyed?

1. Creme Brûlée
2. We just started Humans. Just finished Taken.
3. Tagged book. Read it 20-something years ago and it still freaks me out. Beginning of my fascination about pandemics.
4. 20 months
5. ????

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7) Don‘t want to go to the Office Party...This is a reminder that if someone is sick and coughs on you could could DIE! So why not just avoid that whole thing lol

#SurvivingDecember *catching up so late lol*

I tore through this audiobook for #screamathon. It‘s the story of the origins of the Ebola virus, both fascinating and scary. I learned a lot and was totally engaged. My ONLY criticism is it was published in 1999 so some of the language was dated/off putting (eg euphemistically calling sex workers “friends” or generically describing people or traditions as “African” instead of identifying nationalities or tribal identification). Still, RECOMMEND!

Adding a scary nonfiction book to this #screamathon. A narrative nonfiction about the origins of the Ebola virus. Definitely more terrifying than Agatha Christie😱

This book was my love in high school how he described the virus loved!