To Read or Not to Read

Did anyone notice a book that was published in 2019 entitled The Pandemic Century: One Hundred Years of Panic, Hysteria and Hubris? The book was written by Mark Honigsbaum. Needless to say, it did not make the best seller list or become an instant book club hit. Who knew, right? Honigsbaum is a medical historian and lecturer in journalism at the City University , London. When the book was published, reviewers urged people, in spite of the fact that the subject is unpleasant, to read it and heed Honigsbaum’s warnings. Not sure too many people did that. Now, of course, the book has gotten renewed attention. Honigsbaum has added a chapter about Covid-19. You decide if you want to read it!!