On Immunity: an innoculation

This is an unusual and rewarding book.  Eula Biss is a freelance writer with interesting genetic credentials for authoring this book - that is, her father is a physician and her mother a poet.  The book embodies this heritage: it's both a very thorough analysis of the history, technique and value of immunization, together with an open-minded and very thoughtful critique of the balance between an individual's right to make choices regarding their own health and body, versus society's right to protect itself.  Biss is a very talented writer, whose prose is frequently powerful and memorable, sometimes humorous, and sometimes lyrical.  This is a very worthwhile read - highly recommended!