Abstract This paper positively reviews Michael Bliss' book about the medical discovery of insulin, stating that Bliss manages to relate the story of the discovery of insulin in an exciting, engaging way.
From the Paper "One might predict that a book detailing the history of a medical discovery might prove to be rather dull reading. However, The Discovery of Insulin by Michael Bliss demonstrates that this is certainly not necessarily the case. The story that Bliss relates has all the elements of an intriguing novel - fascinating characters, conflict, scandal, and inspirational outcomes. Yet, the book is a carefully researched document rather than a work of fiction. The human side of medical research is revealed, both in the activities and thoughts of the scientists involved in the discovery of insulin, and in the heartwarming stories of diabetes sufferers whose lives are saved by the discovery."
