First published 2010
When a sudden sneeze catches Jennifer Ackerman off guard, it sets her on a quest to uncover the science behind the humble cold. From the tickle in her nose to the aches in her body, she delves into the microscopic mysteries that make us sniffle and suffer. But as she peels back the layers, Ackerman discovers that there's more to the common cold than meets the eye - and that learning to live with it might be the best remedy of all.
Genres: science, non-fiction, health, medicine, academic, science-nature
Vibes: emotional, intimate, thought-provoking
Tropes: quest, scientific-exploration
245 pages · Hardcover · Twelve