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Dr. Mary's Monkey


Now this is one strange book! A really good conspiracy theory story, but who knows - I guess that's like any good conspiracy theory. Thomas Dudley recommended this book, and I did read it, but I am not sure I enjoyed it - because it "weirded" me out. It is all about Cuba, virus development from monkeys as agents of was, David Ferrie (part of the JFK conspiracy), the CIA's role in a plot to kill Castro, etc.


Scientifically, it gives good history on the development of the Polio vaccine, but then goes to a different track, discussing the increase of cancer in the human population as a result of receiving the polio vaccine which was developed from monkeys.


I really want some of you to read this book and give me your thoughts.

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Anonymous said…
Lol. Ya know. I had just started the book when I mentioned it at MSTA last october. I have yet to actually finish it myself, but it was beginning to get wierd when I stopped. I'll finish it up so I can leave a more accurate posting.
March 26, 2008 at 6:01 PM
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