Brothers

Brothers

by Ben Bova (Author)

Synopsis

Arthur Marshak, a brilliant and driven scientist, dreams of the ultimate biomedical breakthrough: regenrating human organs within the patient's own body. If he succeeds he will be able to cure the incurable, restoere sight to the blind, make the paralysed walk once more. But before he can test his theories on fellow human beings, he must convince others. Not just his fellow-scientists, both admirers and enemies. There is the corporation that sees Arthur Marshak alternatively as an asset and an expensive luxury. And his brother Jesse, who once shared his dream. And above all, Jesse's wife Julia. The one woman to who Arthur ever gave his heart. The woman whose child is about to need Arthur's lifesaving discovery. 'The science fiction author who will have the greatest effect on the world.' Ray Bradbury

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Format: Paperback
Pages: 512
Edition: New e.
Publisher: Hodder Paperbacks
Published: 17 Aug 1995

ISBN 10: 0450613356
ISBN 13: 9780450613357
Book Overview: A story of groundbreaking medical research - and deadly rivalry - by the author named by Ray Bradbury as 'the science fiction author who will have the greatest effect on the world.'

Media Reviews
The science fiction author who will have the greatest effect on the world. Ray Bradbury A masterful storyteller Vector Fun, thought-provoking, pacy and stylish ... Gives a good read while turning your eyes to what might be in the not so distant future, just like Clarke and Asimov used to do so well. SFX on VENUS A splendid book ... of his many books, Mars must be the most important. Arthur C. Clarke Vivid, poetic and wonder-provoking. Foundation on JUPITER
Author Bio
An award-winning editor, President Emeritus of the National Space Society and a Fellow of the British Interplanetary Society, Ben Bova is also the author of more than one hundred futuristic novels and non-fiction books.