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Book SynopsisAn estimated six million people perished in the famine of 1921-23 in Soviet Russia and Ukraine, but millions survived thanks to American food and medical relief. This book, illustrated with photographs, posters, and documents, focuses on the lesser-known role of the medical intervention, including a large-scale vaccination drive.
Trade Review"I was quite unaware of the degree of suffering, tragedy, and heroism playing out in Russia after the Great War. . Patenaude and Stevenson's beautifully researched tale is compelling reading."—Abraham Verghese, MD, author of Cutting for Stone
"A story of generosity and tenacity. This book, strikingly illustrated with photographs, posters, and documents, focuses on the unsung yet vitally important battle against the ravages of disease and malnutrition in the midst of famine."—Mary Cox, assistant professor of international relations, Central European University
"A beautifully compelling and deeply inspiring story of altruism and ingenuity at its best. Essential reading for anyone interested in the human face of public health, medicine, and international relations."—Gary Darmstadt, MD, MS, associate dean for maternal and child health and professor of pediatrics at the Stanford University School of Medicine
Table of ContentsForeword by Michele BarryDirector’ s Foreword by Eric WakinAcknowledgments.Note to the Reader1. “ Give Bread and Medicine” 2. Medical Famine3. The Terror of Typhus4. The Ghost of Cholera5. The Plight of Physicians6. Maladies and Remedies7. More Precious Than BreadTimeline of US Famine Relief to Soviet Russia, 1921– 1923Selected BibliographyAbout the AuthorsIndex
