Breakthrough

Set in 1919, this inspiring audiobook follows 11-year-old Elizabeth Hughes, the daughter of a prominent jurist, who faces a dire diagnosis of juvenile diabetes. With starvation as the only accepted treatment, Elizabeth's health plummets until groundbreaking Canadian researchers Frederick Banting and Charles Best discover insulin, providing a glimmer of hope amid fierce competition and scientific rivalry. As Elizabeth becomes one of the first recipients of insulin injections, her journey unfolds alongside the efforts of those striving to make this life-saving treatment widely accessible. Experience the remarkable true story of insulin's discovery filled with historical figures and emotional depth.