The Chimp and the River

by David Quammen

First published 2015

In the jungles of Cameroon, a deadly virus jumps from chimpanzees to a single human. This chance encounter sparks a global health crisis that will ultimately infect over 60 million people worldwide. Acclaimed science writer David Quammen tracks the virus's meteoric rise, from the first reported cases to the cutting-edge research that revealed its shocking origins. With gripping detail and scientific rigor, "The Chimp and the River" unveils the dark realities behind the AIDS pandemic's devastating spread.

Genres: non-fiction, health, 21st-century, biology, africa, disease

Vibes: suspenseful, thought-provoking

Tropes: investigative-journalism

Setting: Cameroon

176 pages · Paperback · W. W. Norton & Company

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