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To my friends on Lymenet: I will be doing a talk and signing at the Harvard Coop on Wednesday, September 17 from 7-8:30 PM.
If you are in the Boston/Cambridge area or nearby in MA or Rhode Island, please join me for a spirited deconstruction of Lyme science and politics at Harvard Square.
Note linke and information:
The Harvard Coop Bookstore 1400 Massachusetts Avenue 18 Palmer Street Cambridge, MA 02238
"Pamela Weintraub's book is compelling, clear and troubling." -Patti Adcroft, editorial director of Discover magazine
"In Cure, Unknown, Pamela Weintraub has produced both the definitive book about Lyme disease and associated disorders and a survivor's account of a grueling medical odyssey. Weintraub is a masterful science writer and storyteller, and she tackles the quarrels and quagmires surrounding this baffling illness with intelligence and pathos. This is an important and unforgettable book, destined to make a lasting contribution to the field of investigative health journalism." -Kaja Perina, editor in chief of Psychology Today
"A thoroughly researched and well-written account of the disease's controversial history." --Jane Brody, New York Times
"Weintraub turns a tragic yet eye-opening experience into a shocking exposure of what can happen when egos, greed, and peer pressure supercede objective evidence, allowing patients to suffer chronic, disabling illness." -Donna Chavez, Booklist
"A tale of biological complexities, scientific turf battles, political intrigue, human egos and money - lots of it." -Dorothy Kupcha Leland, Sacramento Bee
"In the war of information on Lyme disease, patient activist groups have started from a marked disadvantage to the medical establishment in terms of visibility and credibility. That may be changing, and science journalist Pamela Weintraub's new book, "Cure Unknown: Inside the Lyme Epidemic" (St. Martin's Press), could be one reason. --- Susan Morse, Washington Post
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Pam, GREAT BOOK! I bought two copies recently ....am keeping one as a lending library for my friends and the other one went to my family doc who is totally supportive of me but not willing to treat for the usual reasons. He has a young practice and family and he realizes the political ramifications of this lyme folly.
Your research and objectivity in the face of personal experience is commendable. Enjoy the book signing....you have opened and will open alot of eyes.
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lymeloco
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Pam, Great book so far! I am having difficulty readining and pray that you have an audio of it. I have to say, so far, it's extrodinary! I admire your courage, and hope it will bring awareness to many. Thank you! God, is thanking you also!
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We're on the opposite coast but would love to have gone. Your book put alot of the pieces together for me. The more people that read your book the better!
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tdtid
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Pamela,
Great book. I have focal problems with my lyme and was determined to get through your book. I got enough out of it with my lyme brain first reading to know tht this is wonderful and when I'm feeling better I WILL be rereading it.
Thank you so much for sharing your research and the wealth of research you put in to it.
I'd love to be able to get down there for your event, but as you know with lyme, it's hard to plan more than one day at a time since we never know where we will be mentally or physically.
But this is definitely close enough that we could make it, so will put it on the calendar as a tenative possibility. Good luck!
Cathy
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Great book, Pam! Thank you for all the work you did in writing it. The info is helping all of us to better understand the overall picture. Am also excited about your upcoming Congressional briefing!
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lymemomtooo
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Pam, I don't have your book yet but have a friend that told me it helped convince her family that she really was ill.
I do hope to go to the talk in PA..
Thanks for all that you are doing for us. lymemomtooo
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Pam, thanks for coming to PA..I had to leave early due to forgetting my cell phone, but I did stay for most of your presentation. It was interesting as were the few pages that I was able to read while waiting..
I also appreciate the early autograph. I was the grey haired lady in purple with the lime green jacket. I think 7 from our support group in Maryland also made the trip.
Thanks for going to the front lines for all of us. lymemomtooo
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Thank you for all you efforts Pam W. But, please don't forget to take care of you.
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