COVID Peter Doherty's Book On The Covid Pandemic

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Peter Doherty, a Nobel Laureate researcher, postponed his retirement to focus on COVID-19 research and has authored a book detailing his experiences during this period. The book, titled "An Insider's Plague Year," covers events up until February of the current year and is set for release in August. The discussion highlights interest in the book, with participants expressing their intention to purchase it after learning about it from various sources, including a doctor's recommendation and an interview with Doherty.
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Peter is a Nobel Laurite researcher who was going to retire just after Covid hit. He put off his retirement to work on Covid and has released a book about the experience:
https://www.booktopia.com.au/an-insider-s-plague-year-peter-doherty/book/9780522877519.html

Looks interesting. I will be getting a copy.

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Bill
 
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He wrote a book in a year?!
 
Looks like it. It covers until February this year and will be released in August - so 18 months may be a better estimate. I just ordered a copy.

I found out about it today from my doctor. Also, as luck would have it also saw an interview with Peter about it.

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Bill
 
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