Last Camilles

TB IS STILL THE #1 KILLER WORLDWIDE! THE LAST CAMILLES relates the exciting story of "The Miracle Girl"...the only person ever to survive TB induced pneumonia. Dr. Alan D. Erickson of the Brown University Medical School says: "...not since Thomas Mann's (Nobel prize-winning) MAGIC MOUNTAIN have we seen a story of tuberculosis so personal & intimate." An emotionally gripping, powerful plot, inspired by Alexandre Dumas' tragic heroine which starred Greta Garbo & Robert Taylor. Now, we see a true story taking place in America in Rutland, Massachusetts from 1949-1953: the ultimate struggle & triumph of "The Miracle Girl" over death. "Now that tuberculosis is back in the medical news, this highly personal account should attract many readers."--BOOKLIST. "What a wonderful gift the work is for all of us."--Wilfred Dworak, Professor & Chairperson, English Department, The Rhode Island University. "It is crucial that experiences like those in THE LAST CAMILLES be brought to the attention of the public to remind us of the devastating impact of tuberculosis & to renew our resolve to eradicate this deadly disease."--Richard P. Grimes, Deputy Managing Director of the American Lung Association. "--It has it all, drama, sex, mystery & scholarship."--Jean Harrington, Professor of English, Becker College. For information call or write: A.J. Hackl, Acropolis, 415 Wood Duck Dr., Sarasota, FL 34236. 813-953-5214.McDougal, Gwynn is the author of 'Last Camilles' with ISBN 9780874919868 and ISBN 087491986X.