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Author:
Bell, Alan, 1954- author.
Title:
Poisoned how a crime-busting prosecutor turned his medical mystery into a crusade for environmental victims Alan Bell ; foreword by Jan Schlichtmann.
Publisher:
Skyhorse Publishing,
Copyright Date:
2017
Description:
262 pages 24 cm
Subject:
Bell, Alan,--1954---Health
Allergy--Biography--United States--Biography
Environmentally induced diseases--Biography--United States--Biography
Environmental toxicology--United States
Environmental health--United States
Lawyers--United States--Biography
NATURE / Environmental Conservation & Protection
SOCIAL SCIENCE / Disease & Health Issues
Notes:
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Summary:
"After years of prosecuting hardcore criminals, rising legal star Alan Bell took a private sector job in South Florida's newest skyscraper. Suddenly, he suffered such bizarre medical symptoms, doctors suspected he'd been poisoned by the Mafia. Bell's rapidly declining health forced him to flee his glamorous Miami life to a sterile "bubble" unit in the remote Arizona desert. As his career and marriage dissolved, Bell pursued medical treatments in a race against time, hoping to stay alive and raise his young daughter. He eventually discovered he wasn't poisoned by a criminal, but by his office building. His search for a cure led him to discover the horrifying truth: his plight was just the tip of the iceberg. Millions of people fall ill and die each year because of toxic chemical exposures-without knowing they're at risk. Bell chose to fight back. Despite his precarious health, he began collaborating with top scientists dedicated to raising awareness about this issue and finding treatments for victims. Meanwhile, his daughter miraculously found the one doctor who helped him. As Bell's health improved, he teamed up with other lawyers to avenge other victims in court. This riveting book puts a human face on the hidden truths behind toxic dangers assaulting us in our everyday environments-and offers practical ways to protect ourselves and our children"-- Provided by publisher.
"After years of prosecuting hard-core criminals, rising legal star Alan Bell took a private sector job in South Florida's newest skyscraper. Suddenly, he suffered such bizarre medical symptoms, doctors suspected he'd been poisoned by the Mafia. Bell's rapidly declining health forced him to flee his glamorous Miami life to a sterile "bubble" in the remote Arizona desert. As his career and marriage dissolved, Bell pursued medical treatments in a race against time, hoping to stay alive and raise his young daughter, his one desperate reason to keep going. He eventually discovered he wasn't poisoned by a criminal, but by his office building. His search for a cure led him to discover the horrifying truth: his tragedy was just the tip of the iceberg. Millions of people fall ill and die each year because of toxic chemical exposures--without knowing they're at risk. Stunned by what he discovered, Bell chose to fight back, turning his plight into an opportunity. Despite his precarious health, he began collaborating with scientists dedicated to raising awareness about this issue. Soon, he also found himself drawn back into the legal field, teaming up with top lawyers fighting for those who had already fallen ill"-- Provided by publisher.
ISBN:
1510702644
9781510702646
LCCN:
2017013066
Locations:
USUX851 -- Iowa State University - Parks Library (Ames)
TCPG826 -- Bettendorf Public Library Information Center (Bettendorf)
OVUX522 -- University of Iowa Libraries (Iowa City)
CPPC926 -- Kalona Public Library (Kalona)
YEPF572 -- Marion Public Library (Marion)

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