I read this short book (adapted screenplay - novel). It was published very recently. It is a little bit in the style "conspiracy theory" that I do not like. But it is good to see that a fiction book can imagine that scientists are now on the edge of finding a way to avoid old age.
Quote (page 184) ... tens of thousands of protesters are demonstrating in front of the White House today, demanding stem cell therapy for themselves and their loved ones...
Hereafter a text of presentation of the book (source http://www.pr.com/press-release/151475)
New Political Action-Drama The Last Generation to Die by Marc L. Paulsen explores the potential abuses, benefits and risks of immortality. Newport Beach, CA, May 12, 2009 --(PR.com)-- Could immortality destroy the planet? Do the risks of immortality out way the rewards? Should perpetual life, health and beauty be reserved for a select few? Is immortality already a reality? These and many other issues are explored in the new high intensity action-drama by Marc L. Paulsen, The Last Generation to Die. The book tells the story of Charlie Carr, a Pulitzer Prize winning reporter deeply devoted to his ten year old daughter who is dying of a fatal disease. During the investigation of the mysterious circumstances surrounding the crash of a luxury private airliner he uncovers a biotechnology company that has discovered the cure for many of the most serious of human diseases through the use of stem cell technology. The deeper he digs the more complex and risky things become. Soon he finds himself the subject of an investigation and then targeted for murder as he methodically uncovers a conspiracy between the super rich and the highest levels of government to keep humanity’s most sought after treasure exclusively for themselves. The Last Generation to Die is published by Stance Publications. Review copies are available for members of the media and the press. Dr. Paulsen is available for appearances both locally and nationally upon request. For further information, contact Stance Publications at 949-612-8284 or marcpent@msn.com. The Last Generation to Die is now available in paperback as well as eBook versions at Amazon and retail outlets worldwide or at: www.stancepublications.com Price: $14.95 Pages: 192 eBook Version: $7.99 ISBN: 978-0-9821047-5-0 Publisher: Stance Publications Pub date: April 10, 2009 About the Author Marc L. Paulsen, M.D. is a graduate of Brandeis University and Stanford University Medical School. He received his training at University of California, Irvine Medical Center. He is also the author of the new fiction book Wasteland.
