BREAKING THROUGH

From butcher s daughter in communist Hungary to winner of the Nobel Prize in Medicine this is the story of one woman s extraordinary determination and her breakthrough discovery that saved millions of lives Riveting A true story of a brilliant biochemist who never gave up or gave in BONNIE GARMUS This remarkable memoir is a joy to read FINANCIAL TIMES Karikó s story is an inspiration BILL GATESKatalin Karikó began life as a butcher s daughter in communist Hungary Raised in a one room home of clay and straw with no running water she saw potential everywhere in the promise of a seed in the alchemy of soap in the scarlet of a carcass Breaking Through is the extraordinary story of her courageous determination first to become a scientist and then to unlock an elusive molecule she believed could revolutionise medicine Others disagreed and for decades she endured demotions discrimination and even threats of deportation Yet Karikó persevered ultimately making a world shifting discovery the mRNA vaccine technology that saved millions of lives and will transform healthcare forever A vividly written absorbing memoir GUARDIAN It is almost impossible not to feel moved by this story TIMES LITERARY SUPPLEMENT Will make you laugh think and maybe even re