The Fortnightly Vow: James Harrison

By Michael Webster

For over six decades, James Harrison, a humble railway clerk from Australia, overcame his profound fear of needles every fortnight to fulfill a life-saving vow. His plasma, possessing a rare, potent antibody, became the essential source for the medical treatment that eradicated Haemolytic Disease of the Fetus and Newborn, ultimately saving the lives of over 2.4 million babies.

This is the definitive biography of "The Man with the Golden Arm," a man whose extraordinary commitment remains unmatched in medical history. Through detailed analysis, interviews, and scientific context, this book explores the defining teenage trauma that spurred his commitment, the pioneering Australian research he enabled, and the powerful ethical legacy of his unparalleled act of sustained, quiet heroism.

Discover the extraordinary true story of an ordinary man whose discipline and dedication changed the course of medical history and secured the health of an entire generation. Approx.172 pages, 30700 word count

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: B0GJGJQCLD
• ISBN13: 9798233792304
• Release Date: January 2026
• Publisher: Michael Webster
• Length: 172 Pages
• Weight: 0.45 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 5.5" x 8.5"