I liked this book but it was different from what I expected and was more optimistic than I expected, as well. I thought this was going to be more abouI liked this book but it was different from what I expected and was more optimistic than I expected, as well. I thought this was going to be more about emerging pathogens but this was more about the fight against them, and running clinical trials and IRBs. This was still interesting, and a bit different from other books I’ve read on superbugs and pandemics. ...more
4/7. I listened to this one, and it was entertaining and informative enough. I read a fair number of epidemiological narratives, and I didn't feel lik4/7. I listened to this one, and it was entertaining and informative enough. I read a fair number of epidemiological narratives, and I didn't feel like I really learned too much new. It did seem a little odd that Hurricane Katrina was included as an event, although if you look at this as a combination memoir and epidemiological narrative, I suppose it makes some sense, since the author was there as a part of his job. If you think you'll like this, you probably will, although the title is a little misleading -- it doesn't really discuss the *next* pandemic (which would be impossible, although potential candidates could be examined), but as is typical in these sorts of books, discusses what happened in previous epidemics. ...more
Every year or so I read a book to remind myself that the microbes will destroy humanity. This one held its own against some of my favorites and I likeEvery year or so I read a book to remind myself that the microbes will destroy humanity. This one held its own against some of my favorites and I liked how this one followed cholera as an example with which to compare other and potential outbreaks. I also liked the emphasis on human failures in our fight against the microbes, and the discussions about the potential emergence of fungal infections to wreak havoc. 4.5 stars...more
Great explanation of the problem of antibiotic resistant bacteria and a helpful group of solutions. The problem can be solved if we have the collectivGreat explanation of the problem of antibiotic resistant bacteria and a helpful group of solutions. The problem can be solved if we have the collective will to do so. Sadly, I doubt we'll muster the required will until a whole lot more people die from infections. Sad and scary....more
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