The Flu of 1918, Jessica Rudolph
The Flu of 1918, Jessica Rudolph
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The Flu of 1918
Millions Dead Worldwide

Author: Jessica Rudolph

Narrator: Brian Keeler

Unabridged: 23 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Publisher: Recorded Books

Published: 11/08/2013

Categories: Nonfiction, History


Synopsis

Describes the 1918 influenza (sometimes called the Spanish influenza), explaining the causes of the disease, how it affects the body, and how it became a pandemic.

Reviews

Goodreads review by Melanie on April 27, 2020

I knew there was a book on the 1918 Influenza that I thought would be good to read. I thought I found that book but instead found a children’s book. It is actually quite timely and should be read by everyone since we are socially isolating with COVID-19.......more

Goodreads review by Porter on December 28, 2018

I don't know, as a history buff, I generally enjoy history books for kids. Any book that tries to get kids interested in history is good. But this one just didn't do it for me.......more

Goodreads review by Scott on May 21, 2020

(Audiobook) (2.5 stars) Perhaps I rate this work higher if it was my first exposure to works focusing on the 1918-1919 Influenza Pandemic. However, having read some other works, this one is a brief overview, offering surface-level knowledge of the pandemic. A starter work if you have never heard of......more

Goodreads review by Becca on September 11, 2019

Kids book? Yes. But it’s a great book for kids that complain about flu shots, and/or family members who don’t like reading and refuse to get a flu shot.......more

Goodreads review by Megan on March 30, 2020

Good for a quick overview. Very short though, so not a thorough take.......more