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    Summary: “The Great Influenza: The Story of the Deadliest Pandemic in History" by John M. Barry - Discussion Prompts
    Summary: “The Great Influenza: The Story of the Deadliest Pandemic in History" by John M. Barry - Discussion Prompts
    Summary: “The Great Influenza: The Story of the Deadliest Pandemic in History" by John M. Barry - Discussion Prompts
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    Summary: “The Great Influenza: The Story of the Deadliest Pandemic in History" by John M. Barry - Discussion Prompts

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    The Great Influenza is a New York Times best-seller written by John Barry. It is the story of the deadliest pandemic in history which happened in 1918. It narrated the deadly influenza pandemic that has hit the world and lasts for almost 15 months. This disease broke out in an army camp that killed up millions of people during the World War 1 period. In this book, Barry discussed the development and transformation of medicine in the United States. He also explained the state of medicine when the pandemic occurred. Barry also uncovered the story of how influenza spread throughout the world. 



    In this comprehensive look into The Great Influenza: The Story of the Deadliest Pandemic in History by John M. Barry, you'll gain insight with this essential resource as a guide to aid your discussions. Be prepared to lead with the following:
    • Discussion aid which includes a wealth of prompts and information
    • Overall plot synopsis and author biography
    • Thought-provoking discussion questions for a deeper examination
    • Creative exercises to foster alternate “if this was you” discussions
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    Disclaimer: This is an unofficial companion guide based on The Great Influenza: The Story of the Deadliest Pandemic in History by John M. Barry and is not affiliated to the original work or author in any way. It does not contain any text of the original work. If you haven’t purchased the original work, we encourage you to do so first.
    LanguageEnglish
    Publisherbestof.me
    Release dateJun 30, 2020
    ISBN9788835857587
    Summary: “The Great Influenza: The Story of the Deadliest Pandemic in History" by John M. Barry - Discussion Prompts

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