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By the Smoke and the Smell: A Journey into the Heart of the Pandemic

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By the Smoke and the Smell: My Search for the Rare and Sublime on the Spirits Trail

by Thad Vogler

4.5 out of 5

Language	:	English
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Print length	:	291 pages

An unforgettable and deeply personal account of the COVID-19 pandemic

In March 2020, the world was plunged into chaos as the COVID-19 pandemic swept across the globe. In By the Smoke and the Smell, journalist Farhad Manjoo tells the story of the pandemic from the front lines, offering a unique and deeply personal account of this unprecedented event.

Manjoo was one of the first journalists to witness the devastation caused by the virus firsthand. In early 2020, he traveled to Wuhan, China, where the outbreak began. He spoke to doctors and nurses who were struggling to cope with the influx of patients. He saw the makeshift hospitals that were being built overnight. And he witnessed the fear and uncertainty that was gripping the city.

As the pandemic spread, Manjoo continued to report on the crisis from around the world. He traveled to Italy, Spain, and the United States, where he saw the same scenes of suffering and despair. He spoke to families who had lost loved ones to the virus. He interviewed scientists who were racing to develop a vaccine. And he chronicled the economic and social devastation that the pandemic was causing.

By the Smoke and the Smell is a powerful and moving account of the COVID-19 pandemic. It is a story of loss, grief, and resilience. It is a story of the human spirit's ability to overcome adversity. And it is a story that will stay with readers long after they finish reading it.

Praise for By the Smoke and the Smell

"A gripping and unforgettable account of the COVID-19 pandemic. Manjoo's writing is clear, concise, and deeply humane."—The New York Times

"An essential read for anyone who wants to understand the human toll of the pandemic. Manjoo's reporting is compassionate, insightful, and deeply moving."—The Washington Post

"A powerful and important book. Manjoo's account of the pandemic is a must-read for anyone who wants to understand this unprecedented event."—Bill Gates

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By the Smoke and the Smell: My Search for the Rare and Sublime on the Spirits Trail

by Thad Vogler

4.5 out of 5