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Book Tour: Audiobook Tour + GIVEAWAY for Vaccines & Bayonets by Bee Bloeser

Fighting Smallpox in Africa amid Tribalism, Terror and the Cold War Historical Memoir Publisher: Audiobook Empire Narrator: Claudia Dunn Run Time: Estimated 9.5 hours to 10 hours Step into the heart of a turbulent era with Vaccines & Bayonets, a gripping historical memoir that chronicles one woman’s extraordinary journey through Africa. In this vivid recounting, Bee Bloeser unveils the raw reality of her family’s part in the mission to eradicate smallpox, revealing the triumphs and trials faced along the way. As a young wife, Bee Bloeser followed her husband, Carl, to Africa, driven by ideals and a sense of duty. In Nigeria the ravages of civil war and the plight of starving Biafran children captured global attention. Amidst the chaos, she witnessed the horrors of smallpox and leprosy, yet found moments of beauty in the vibrant local culture. Their journey continued in Equatorial Guinea, a nation...

An avid reader and aspiring author, I love getting lost in worlds intricately created word by word. I am fortunate enough to work from home on my own schedule, allowing me to devote much of my spare time to my passion for literature. I am an editor, and I currently review here on my personal blog, as well as on Instagram, Threads, Facebook, Goodreads, Storygraph, BookBub, Amazon, Edelweiss+, Pinterest, Twitter/X, and LinkedIn. When applicable, I also review on retailer sites such as Barnes and Noble. I will happily review on other forums if requested.

My published editorial reviews are available on Readers' Favorite, Reedsy Discovery, and Online Book Club. I also review on Netgalley, Library Thing, Book Sirens, Booksprout, Hidden Gems, AuthorsXP, Reading Deals, and Voracious Readers Only.

A little about me, personally...

I was raised in San Diego, CA, where I lived for the first 30 years of my life. I joined the Army Reserves at the age of 25 as a medic. I am still enlisted, though I am now living in the Midwest with my husband, who is an active duty Blackhawk pilot, and my two toddlers. I hold a Bachelor's of Science degree in Criminal Psychology. I graduated summa cum laude and concurrently completed a minor in History. My hobbies include reading (of course), bullet journaling, brush lettering and calligraphy, piano, cooking, diamond painting, traveling, camping, hiking, exercise, and cuddling my four adorable cats.

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