... In Richard Preston's The Hot Zone, this type of characterization is displayed. In the character of Nancy Jaax, readers experience her struggle with the Ebola virus and its handling as well as her interference of work with family life. Nancy has a maid to come in and take care of ... The Hot Zone a book worthy of recognition. There are scenes such as the one quoted that describe such horror making readers almost experience it and fear it. These scenes, so well written, give a perspective of Ebola Zaire like never before. "No movie will ever match the real-life horror described in Richard ...

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