so-soNot really about patient zeros. Surface level discussion of some of humanity's most infamous diseases, as well as explanations of terms and medical advances throughout history. I found it just ok, kind of boring, and occasionally repetitive. But if you want a layman's textbook style intro to a bunch of diseases, it might be good for that.
so-soParts of this were interesting and engaging - especially when the authors focused on the titular disease throughout history, various attempts to treat and prevent, etc. It read like compelling popular science, and was a decent listen. But when they venture into mythology and pop culture - werewolves, vampires, and zombies - it was far less compelling...
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pickI read books about diseases frequently but still learned things from this book geared towards kids.
pickI felt a lot of sympathy for Mary when this story was told from a cook's perspective. If your job doesn't offer sick leave benefits, you tend to work no matter how sick, consequences to others be damned because they obviously don't care about you. There is a lesson there.
I can‘t be the only weirdo who gets excited when I see a sale on a book about a disease or medical condition. Right? Bueller? Bueller?
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