Matt Richtel is a writer and journalist. His reporting for the New York Times won him a Pulitzer Prize in 2010; since then, he’s written several novels, including Doomsday Equation and Dead on Arrival. His nonfiction titles include A Deadly Wandering, which was named one of 2014’s best books by the San Francisco Chronicle and Amazon.
Matt Richtel Books
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An Elegant Defense
Matt Richtel
The Extraordinary New Science of the Immune System: A Tale in Four Lives
4.5 (137 ratings)
Listen to the Intro00:00What's An Elegant Defense about?
An Elegant Defense (2019) is an erudite and approachable exploration of the immune system. Using the difficult story of a dear friend as a starting point, author Matt Richtel leads the reader through a mind-boggling tour of one of the world’s most complex systems – what he calls our “elegant defense.”
Who should read An Elegant Defense?
- Curious readers wondering how the immune system works
- Students of immunology
- People seeking better health
What's A Deadly Wandering about?
This non-fiction book explores the dangers of distracted driving through the story of a deadly car crash caused by texting. It delves into the science behind our addiction to technology and the devastating consequences it can have on our lives. A thought-provoking and eye-opening read.
Who should read A Deadly Wandering?
- Anyone interested in the dangers of distracted driving
- People who want to understand the impact of technology on our lives
- Those looking for a thought-provoking exploration of the consequences of our constantly connected world
