The emperor of all maladies by Siddhartha Mukherjee [rare books]

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The Emperor of All Maladies: A Biography of Cancer is a sweeping, meticulously researched history of cancer—from its earliest recorded appearances in ancient texts to the modern battle against the disease. Written by oncologist Siddhartha Mukherjee, the book humanizes cancer not just as a medical condition but as a dynamic character in an ongoing war. Mukherjee explores scientific breakthroughs, the evolution of treatments like chemotherapy and radiation, the rise of cancer advocacy, and the often brutal clinical trials that shaped oncology. Intertwining historical detail with deeply personal patient stories—including his own experiences treating cancer—Mukherjee transforms complex medical information into a compelling narrative. Winner of the Pulitzer Prize for General Nonfiction in 2011, the book is both sobering and hopeful, portraying cancer not as a monolithic villain but as a disease deeply embedded in the human experience.

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Dr. Siddhartha Mukherjee is an Indian-American physician, oncologist, researcher, and Pulitzer Prize–winning author. Born in New Delhi in 1970, he studied biology at Stanford University, earned a D.Phil. from Oxford as a Rhodes Scholar, and received his M.D. from Harvard Medical School. In addition to his clinical work and teaching at Columbia University, Mukherjee has gained international recognition for his ability to communicate complex scientific ideas to a general audience. His acclaimed works include The Gene: An Intimate History and The Song of the Cell, both of which combine scientific depth with narrative elegance. Known for his intellectual rigor and literary skill, Mukherjee continues to shape the public’s understanding of medicine, genetics, and the future of healthcare.

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