"The Hot Zone"
...as focal points on army members caught up on the crisis and the bases for Ebola. Preston also writes from personal experiences, having gone to Africa in search of Ebola (detailing near the end of the book). "The Hot Zone" is written from Richard Preston's point of view, both third person omniscient and third person limited, along with first person, giving the novel a lovely perspective. Many chapters are page-turners, and excellently written. Preston interviewed the characters and found a way to include their thoughts and personal stories in the book in a very enriching way. It leaves the reader with a new view of the world and it's dangers, it also gives the reader a new favorite book. There are many key events, since there are so many parts that build up the main theme. The theme is strong, and reveals that the human population is stronger, both mentally, emotionally, and physically then most would think. A condition that has "global threat" written all over it was conquired by selfless volunteers and a highly organized U.S. military. Without those people (and the fortunate outcome) there c...