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Condition: BRAND NEW
Format: Paperback
ISBN: 9781529054910
Publisher: Bluebird (Pan Macmillan)
Overview:
How to Survive a Pandemic by Dr Michael Greger is a New York Times bestselling paperback that investigates the origins of zoonotic diseases and offers practical, science-based strategies for staying safe. Written for health-conscious readers and families rattled by recent global outbreaks, it blends rigorous research with real-world lessons from COVID-19, tuberculosis, bird flu, and HIV. Greger, a physician and public health expert, turns complex epidemiology into clear, actionable guidance, making this an essential addition to any home library concerned with resilience and wellbeing.
About the Book:
In How to Survive a Pandemic, Dr Michael Greger traces the human-animal interactions that repeatedly give rise to deadly infectious diseases, from historic outbreaks to the coronavirus pandemic. He explains how factory farming, deforestation, and the wildlife trade create conditions for pathogens to jump species and spread globally, weaving history, virology, and public health policy into a compelling narrative. Rather than simply cataloguing crises, Greger focuses on solutions: he examines what worked and what failed in past responses and lays out concrete steps individuals, communities, and governments can take to reduce future pandemic risk. Topics include improving personal hygiene and immune resilience, understanding how influenza and coronaviruses mutate and transmit, and rethinking our relationship with animals and food systems. Greger's tone is direct and urgent but ultimately hopeful, empowering readers with knowledge rather than fear. The book answers common questions such as why pandemics seem to be increasing in frequency, what role wet markets and industrial agriculture play in disease emergence, and how ordinary people can better protect their households. Drawing on decades of medical research, Greger makes a dense subject accessible without oversimplifying the science. The result is a thorough guide that sits alongside his earlier bestseller How Not to Die, extending his mission of translating health science into practical living, so readers understand not just what happened during COVID-19 but how to be better prepared next time.
Key Benefits:
- Written by a physician and internationally recognised public health expert.
- Explains the real origins of pandemics, from bird flu to coronavirus.
- Offers practical, evidence-based steps to reduce personal and family risk.
- Accessible science writing suitable for readers without a medical background.
- A timely, thought-provoking gift for anyone interested in health and wellbeing.
About the Author:
Dr Michael Greger is a physician, internationally recognised speaker on public health, and founder of NutritionFacts.org. He is the New York Times bestselling author of How Not to Die and How Not to Diet, and has testified before the US Congress and worked with organisations including the World Health Organization on emerging disease issues. Greger is known for translating complex nutrition and medical science into practical, evidence-based advice for everyday readers, and continues to publish free video updates on the latest health research.
Why You'll Love This Book:
Urgent, meticulously researched, and surprisingly hopeful, this paperback turns pandemic science into practical wisdom, helping readers feel informed and prepared rather than anxious about future outbreaks.
Please Note: Cover may vary slightly from image shown; this is the UK edition with the ISBN as listed.
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