How to Survive a Pandemic, Michael Greger, M.D., FACLM
How to Survive a Pandemic, Michael Greger, M.D., FACLM
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How to Survive a Pandemic

Author: Michael Greger, M.D., FACLM

Narrator: Michael Greger, M.D., FACLM, Raphael Corkhill

Unabridged: 15 hr 19 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Published: 05/26/2020

Includes: Bonus Material Bonus Material Included


Synopsis

This program is read by the author.

A vital, timely text on the viruses that cause pandemics and how to face them, by the New York Times bestselling author of How Not to Die.

From tuberculosis to bird flu and HIV to coronavirus, these infectious diseases share a common origin story: human interaction with animals. Otherwise known as zoonotic diseases for their passage from animals to humans, these pathogens—both pre-existing ones and those newly identified—emerge and re-emerge throughout history, sparking epidemics and pandemics that have resulted in millions of deaths around the world.

How did these diseases come about? And what—if anything—can we do to stop them and their fatal march into our countries, our homes, and our bodies? In How to Survive a Pandemic, Dr. Michael Greger, physician and internationally-recognized expert on public health issues, delves into the origins of some of the deadliest pathogens the world has ever seen. Tracing their evolution from the past until today, Dr. Greger spotlights emerging flu and coronaviruses as he examines where these pathogens originated, as well as the underlying conditions and significant human role that have exacerbated their lethal influence to large, and even global, levels.

As the world grapples with the devastating impact of the novel coronavirus 2019, or COVID-19, Dr. Greger reveals not only what we can do to protect ourselves and our loved ones during a pandemic, but also what human society must rectify to reduce the likelihood of even worse catastrophes in the future.

A Macmillan Audio production from Flatiron Books

About Michael Greger, M.D., FACLM

A founding member and Fellow of the American College of Lifestyle Medicine, Michael Greger, MD, is a physician, New York Times bestselling author, and internationally recognized speaker on nutrition, food safety, and public health issues. He has lectured at the Conference on World Affairs, testified before Congress, and was invited as an expert witness in the defense of Oprah Winfrey in the infamous “meat defamation” trial. In 2017, Dr. Greger was honored with the ACLM Lifestyle Medicine Trailblazer Award. He is a graduate of Cornell University School of Agriculture and Tufts University School of Medicine. His first book How Not to Die became an instant New York Times Best Seller. He has videos on more than 2,000 health topics freely available at NutritionFacts.org, with new videos and articles uploaded every day. All proceeds he receives from his books, DVDs, and speaking engagements are donated to charity.

About Raphael Corkhill

Raphael Corkhill is an award-winning stage, screen and voice actor. Born and raised in the UK, Raphael graduated from Princeton University then gained his MFA in acting from the University of Southern California. Raphael’s film and television credits include the Warner Bros. feature The Goldfinch, independent TV pilot Manny, and Burning at Both Ends alongside Cary Elwes. His extensive voice credits include billion-dollar video game franchises: Uncharted 4 (BAFTA “Best Game” winner), The Elder Scrolls Online and Titanfall 2, as well as the recent blockbuster ESO: Morrowind. Raphael has narrated numerous titles for Macmillan including The Fallon Trilogy and his audiobook performances have been described by Publisher’s Weekly as “terrific.”


Reviews

Goodreads review by Dr. Appu on August 12, 2023

(Throwback Review) "Pandemic is not a word to use lightly or carelessly. It is a word that, if misused, can cause unreasonable fear or unjustified acceptance that the fight is over, leading to unnecessary suffering and death." Dr. Greger has tried to mention every aspect of the current COVID -......more

Goodreads review by Leah on September 21, 2020

Very interesting book. It's not just about how to survive a pandemic it's more about general knowledge of pandemics. Ebola, influenza, H1N1, SARS, etc. Because of globalization - viruses are able to spread very easily and quickly and they are getting smarter with hiding their symptoms so that they can......more

Goodreads review by Nigeyb on August 10, 2020

I’m a big fan of Dr. Michael Greger and his nutritionfacts.org website, and have learned many useful insights from him. Dr Michael Greger is one of a coterie of experts who do not receive funding from industry bodies and who highlight scientific studies which identify how to achieve and maintain a l......more

Goodreads review by Allysia on February 14, 2021

6/5 stars.......more

Goodreads review by Nina on November 14, 2020

This is a massive book. But half of it is citing references. So how to survive? Don’t get it in the first place. Gee thanks. He says you could self isolate, but then points out how missionaries on Alaska isolated during the 1918 pandemic only to have an infected mailman come and spread the disease t......more