The Great Influenza

Very informative book given the era of pandemic we are in. This book is taking a deep dive regarding 1918 pandemic as well as other epidemic throughout civilization; It is picturing what we know about different types of Influenza their pathology and epidemiology.

John Barry illustrates the horror humanity go through during 1981 pandemic and how close civilization come to edge of collapse. Within the conclusion author revels the inevitability of another pandemic based on scientific study and how unprepared we are.

This book covers history of the viruses, key figures that have major contribution for discoveries about the virus as well as historical events such as word war II and significant political and medical decisions that end up saving or losing a lot of life.