Why Should You Read This Summary?

What will you learn from this summary?

Pandemics are inevitable. The World Health Organization says that they are bound to happen every 27 years. In this book, you will learn about the 1918 Spanish flu pandemic and the virus that caused it. Humanity has survived several pandemics before. We can do it again. This book will teach you how.

Who will learn from this summary?

•    To anyone curious about the 1918 Spanish flu pandemic
•    To anyone fearful about the COVID-19 pandemic

About the Author

John M. Barry is an award-winning historian, professor and author. His books Rising Tide and The Great Influenza are both New York Times best-sellers. Barry has received several awards for his works. He has also written for Times Magazine, Wall Street Journal and other publications.