Great Influenza by John M. Barry, The

di Capsule Audio (Autore)

Brairwood Publishing LLC, 2025

This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice. The Great Influenza: Essential Lessons from History's Deadliest Pandemic When the 1918 influenza pandemic swept across the globe, it killed more than 50 million people—more than World War I itself. But the virus wasn't the only killer. Government failures, political deception, and the collapse of public trust turned a natural disaster into an unprecedented catastrophe. John M. Barry's masterwork reveals how leadership decisions in crisis moments can mean the difference between life and death on a massive scale. Through meticulous research, Barry exposes the dangerous intersection of politics, war, and pestilence that amplified the pandemic's devastation. The book's central lesson is stark: "The biggest lesson from past pandemics is the importance of telling the truth" and "those in authority must retain the public's trust. The way to do that is to distort nothing, to put the best face on nothing, to try to manipulate no one." This is a capsule version of the book, capturing its most powerful ideas in just 10 minutes. The audio distills the core insights and essential lessons about pandemic preparedness, crisis leadership, and the deadly consequences of official deception—cutting out the fluff and saving you hours. If you've read the book before, it's a great way to revisit and reinforce what matters most. From the origins in rural Kansas to the global catastrophe that followed, Barry demonstrates how transparent communication, scientific integrity, and honest leadership become humanity's strongest weapons against pandemic threats. This version gives you all the practical takeaways you need to understand how societies can—and must—prepare for future crises. Word count: 266

• Autore: Capsule Audio
• Durata in (hh:mm:ss): 00:20:35
• Anno edizione: 2025
• Editore: Brairwood Publishing LLC
• EAN: 9798318387265

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