MUD, MICROBES & MEDICINE: How a Curious Anthropologist Got to the Boardroom

In her unputdownable and captivating memoir, Elizabeth “Betsy” Aden shares her extraordinary journey—from being a 1970s cultural anthropology student, “Safari Barbie," studying remote islanders in Melanesia, to holding a senior executive position at one of the world’s leading pharmaceutical companies, a fascinating journey filled with setbacks and diversions.

Fiercely intelligent, Aden unfolds her remarkable story with unflinching candor and a sharp sense of humor, providing honest and unique insights throughout. Flawlessly written and including a well-curated selection of photographs, MUD, MICROBES, & MEDICINE is a hugely inspiring, interesting, and addictive read from a highly impressive individual.