Blood Politics Free Audiobook Download by Helen Harper
Helen Harper is a protagonist with extraordinary skills, but she also has many weaknesses. She often fails to follow her own rules and falls prey to self-doubt and paranoia. Nevertheless, Harper's love for her country, her conspiracy theory of the Chinese communists taking over America, and her devotion to the FBI agent who vowed to find his sister killer make for a compelling read.
Blood Politics by Helen Harper is a fascinating audiobook that will take listeners through political science, sociology, and policy-making. Saskia Maarleveld has a fantastic voice that weaves the tale of Hannah Porter, who works for the U.S. State Department when the United States is fighting for its life in an emerging global market. The country must decide how to go about handling its blood supply when there's a shortage and a rise in drug-resistant bacteria, which threatens the health of many citizens.
"This is a book about blood, but it's also about a woman. It's about her life, and what happens when the two intersect. It's about choices, for better or worse, and how those choices can make us who we are."
Blood Politics is Helen Harper's memoir about her experience in the medical system, specifically how she was treated for an infection due to a blood transfusion. The narrator for this audiobook was Saskia Maarleveld and I found her narration extremely compelling. Her voice sounded natural and she had a beautiful accent which made me feel like I was being told the story from someone I knew.
Blood Politics is a political thriller set in a dystopian near-future. The novel follows the life of three characters who are polyamorous, and whose lives are irrevocably changed by the power of the blood tests they receive at birth. It delves into some tough, real-world ethical questions such as: what rights should be afforded to people with genetic diseases, who suffer from mental or physical abnormalities?
Blood politics is a sociological and historical analysis of the history of blood in England. It traces the story of how blood became associated with criminality, guilt, punishment and redemption.
Published Date | 2014-07-07 |
Duration | 8 hours 48 minutes |
Author | Helen Harper |
Narrated | Saskia Maarleveld |
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Abridged | No |
Is It Free? | 30-days Free |
Category | Science Fiction & Fantasy |
Parent Category | Contemporary Fantasy, Paranormal |