Out Cold: A Chilling Descent into the Macabre, Controversial, Lifesaving History of Hypothermia

Out Cold: A Chilling Descent into the Macabre, Controversial, Lifesaving History of Hypothermia

“A fascinating look into the strange and sometimes unbelievable history of hypothermic medicine. Jaekl weaves together a story that is part history lesson and part science thriller. This is truly a mu…

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