Breakthrough: How One Teen Innovator Is Changing the World by Jack Andraka Audio Book: 4hrs, 23 mins Hardback Book: 256 pages
The true story of Jack Andraka’s life as a 15 year old math whiz, science whiz and bullied gay student. When a dear friend of the family passed away from pancreatic cancer that had not been detected until it had spread to other parts of the body and was inoperable, Jack came up with the idea of creating a means of early detection for pancreatic, ovarian and lung cancer. He applied to various medical research labs asking to be able to run his experiments in their facilities. He backed up his request with 35 pages of research, etc. to prove he was on the level. He was rejected over and over but the 200th request he sent to a doctor from Johns Hopkins University came back with an offer to come and be interviewed by a panel of specialists in the field. After careful and grueling hours and days of going over what he had in mind and how he came to the conclusions he did, it was finally approved for him to work out of their lab. Not only did he complete his experiments, he actually came up with a means of testing the blood on a sheet of paper for a process that would cost no more than 3 cents that actually detects pancreatic, lung and ovarian cancers early so treatments can be effective in eradicating them. While not on the market just yet, it soon will be and he has won several prestigious awards for his work and continues to astound with his understanding of the topic and process. He confers with medical staff in the field of cancer research world-wide and is considered an expert by his peers in the field of medicine and medical research. He continues to prove his prowess at anything he turns his mind to and is changing the world as we speak. Good book. I highly recommend this book to anyone as it shows what believing in one’s self no matter what your age or circumstances (putting up with haters) having the integrity to pursue your beliefs no matter how many times others refuse to hear you can accomplish in the world. Believe, believe, believe! Make it happen. Good job, Jack Andraka.
- Shirley J
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