Review of Winning the War on Cancer
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Review of Winning the War on Cancer
[Following is a volunteer review of "Winning the War on Cancer" by Sylvie Beljanski.]
Winning the War on Cancer is a startling look into the world of pharmaceuticals and the questionable actions of governments and corporations when it comes to natural remedies and deadly diseases. In this book, readers witness the shocking lengths corrupt powers will go to keep potentially life-saving information from reaching the desperate, ailing public, and the demonization of anyone who would suggest alternative treatment in the place of costly and mostly ineffective options. It all began with the work of Mirko and Monique Beljanski who researched methods for treating cancer and other terminal illnesses using plant extracts. A former French president, among many, would benefit from the brilliance of Beljanski’s discoveries, however, the criminal meandering of the French court would soon see all of this progress destroyed, leaving it to the resilient author of this book, Sylvie Beljanski, to breathe life into her parents’ research once again.
This was one rare non-fiction book that I thoroughly enjoyed reading. It was personal as it was scientific, with the author writing of her childhood and the isolation she endured as her parents dedicated more of their time to their work. She tracked her maturity through the years, up to the point where she realised the importance of the sacrifices her family had to make early on, and eventually adopted the zeal and dedication of her parents. At some points, this book read like an adventure story, especially during the author’s journey into the rainforest to find a tree with life-saving properties, and with its share of heroes and villains, it was equally entertaining and informative.
The author’s dry sense of humour and deprecating wit added a layer of personality to the writing. Descriptions were vivid but succinct, and every character managed to leave an impression. The blend of conversational writing and detailed chronicles of the events that occurred made for a seamless, well-rounded reading experience. The book comes attached with a glossary and links to relevant documents, but even the complex science was written simply enough for anyone to understand.
I found the editing to be satisfactory as well, with barely any errors of note. And with nothing else to warrant a penalty (i.e, I am explicitly stating that there is nothing I disliked about this book), I am happy to rate Winning the War on Cancer four out of four stars.
This is truly a must-read, and I recommend it to all readers even remotely interested in any of the topics raised. If this book piques your interest slightly, then you must commit. You will not be disappointed.
This book is suitable for readers of all ages. Enjoy.
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Winning the War on Cancer
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Winning the War on Cancer is a startling look into the world of pharmaceuticals and the questionable actions of governments and corporations when it comes to natural remedies and deadly diseases. In this book, readers witness the shocking lengths corrupt powers will go to keep potentially life-saving information from reaching the desperate, ailing public, and the demonization of anyone who would suggest alternative treatment in the place of costly and mostly ineffective options. It all began with the work of Mirko and Monique Beljanski who researched methods for treating cancer and other terminal illnesses using plant extracts. A former French president, among many, would benefit from the brilliance of Beljanski’s discoveries, however, the criminal meandering of the French court would soon see all of this progress destroyed, leaving it to the resilient author of this book, Sylvie Beljanski, to breathe life into her parents’ research once again.
This was one rare non-fiction book that I thoroughly enjoyed reading. It was personal as it was scientific, with the author writing of her childhood and the isolation she endured as her parents dedicated more of their time to their work. She tracked her maturity through the years, up to the point where she realised the importance of the sacrifices her family had to make early on, and eventually adopted the zeal and dedication of her parents. At some points, this book read like an adventure story, especially during the author’s journey into the rainforest to find a tree with life-saving properties, and with its share of heroes and villains, it was equally entertaining and informative.
The author’s dry sense of humour and deprecating wit added a layer of personality to the writing. Descriptions were vivid but succinct, and every character managed to leave an impression. The blend of conversational writing and detailed chronicles of the events that occurred made for a seamless, well-rounded reading experience. The book comes attached with a glossary and links to relevant documents, but even the complex science was written simply enough for anyone to understand.
I found the editing to be satisfactory as well, with barely any errors of note. And with nothing else to warrant a penalty (i.e, I am explicitly stating that there is nothing I disliked about this book), I am happy to rate Winning the War on Cancer four out of four stars.
This is truly a must-read, and I recommend it to all readers even remotely interested in any of the topics raised. If this book piques your interest slightly, then you must commit. You will not be disappointed.
This book is suitable for readers of all ages. Enjoy.
******
Winning the War on Cancer
View: on Bookshelves | on Amazon
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