Emperor of Tragedies: A Biography of Cancer

Author's name: Siddhartha Mukherjee Publisher: Dar Al Tanweer for Publishing and Distribution Year of publication: 2018 About the book: (Mashallah the Emperor of Tragedies) An captivating, human, deep book, it is a biography of the cancer disease from the first documentation of its appearance thousands of years ago and the legendary battles that took place in the twentieth century to control it, to the authentic understanding of the essence of this disease. The story of cancer is a story about human ingenuity, resilience, ability to survive, and perseverance, Mukherjee tells us a story of decades of discoveries, setbacks, victories, and much death, through the observations of his ancestors and peers and their attempts to train their ability to deal with a fierce opponent whose capacity to expand and survive is limitless. An engaging, astonishing book, its reading is essential, offering us an exceptional insight into the future of cancer treatments. A enlightening book that gives hope and clarity of vision for all those seeking to understand this disease. Mashallah the Emperor of Tragedies: A biography of cancer - Siddhartha Mukherjee