Saving Sam

Though of necessity a technical story, Dr. Cohn writes in clear conversational style which is eminently readable. I am not a medical professional, but I followed the logic and physiological descriptions easily. Most important, of course, is knowledge of the painstaking work to learn how research revealed function, structure, biochemistry and outcome. It is hard to imagine a more important topic than prevention of morbid outcomes of a disease that will ultimately end the lives of most of us.

—Capnbill76, verified review on Amazon

Interesting history of Dr. Cohn’s medical career and investigations into cardiovascular disease – actually, the fact that I used the term “cardiovascular disease” may be partially due to his research since the 1960s. I got a little bogged down by some of the studies about 2/3rds of the way through the book, but the last chapter where he explains how the lack of nitric oxide impacts endothelial (lining of our arteries) makes it all worthwhile.

—Susan Beaty, review on Amazon

The story at the heart of this book is how a prominent medical researcher was accused of racism after discovering that a low-cost drug worked better in African-Americans than other groups, and how the drug was abandoned due to political pressure. It also offers a rational summary of how much knowledge medical research has learned in the last fifty years that has not reached the public. Astonishing, really. A great read. It’s yet another illustration of how broken politics is in this country. How can anybody be against saving lives? The drug companies are trading lives for profits. Shameful!

—BEC, review on Amazon

Dr. Cohn writes so well and with a great deal of emotion. This book has excellent medical descriptions that suit me as a layperson interlaced with his own personal story. A great read.

—Mimi C. Levine, review on Amazon