Breathless: The Scientific Race To Defeat a Deadly Virus

National Book · 2022 · Shortlist

Award History

Award	Year	Status	Citation
National Book Award for Nonfiction	2022	Shortlist

Breathless: The Scientific Race To Defeat a Deadly Virus by David Quammen.

David Quammen is an author whose work has been recognized by major literary awards.

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