"Today, Salk (1914-95) is the figure most remembered for the successful creation of a polio vaccine. In her compelling biography of the lesser-known innovator Sabin (1906-93), Ms. Torghele draws on a range of sources to correct the balance. She introduces readers to a passionate, driven and irascible scientist through the story of his life's work."--Adrian Woolfson, Wall Street Journal " Albert Sabin: The Life of a Polio Vaccine Pioneer is the first serious biography to appear. It does full justice to one of medicine's forgotten giants. Torghele, an epidemiologist who worked at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention for more than 25 years, is a sure guide to the breakthroughs that made Sabin's work possible."--David Oshinsky, New York Times "A rich portrait of a health care hero.
"-- Kirkus Review (starred review) "This book beautifully captures the deep complexity of an extraordinary man, including the unlikely juxtaposition of his scientific genius, his profound empathy and kindness, and his infamous abrasiveness."--Anthony S. Fauci, M.D. "With her sharp eye and ready wit, Karen Torghele draws a captivating, no-holds-barred portrait of Albert Sabin."--Charlotte DeCroes Jacobs, author of Jonas Salk: A Life "Albert Sabin's development of oral polio vaccine has played a massive role in reducing the burden of paralytic polio around the world. This book superlatively details Albert Sabin's life both professionally and personally."--Walter Orenstein, professor emeritus, Emory University "Dr.
Albert Sabin was without question one of America's most important twentieth-century scientists. His approach to developing the oral polio vaccine revolutionized the science of vaccinology while it simultaneously led to the near-elimination of poliomyelitis. Astonishingly, there has been no definitive biography of this fascinating and complex man, that is until now."--Peter Hotez, dean, National School of Tropical Medicine, and professor of pediatrics and molecular virology and microbiology at Baylor College of Medicine.