John M. Barry
John M. Barry was born on April 12th, 1947 and is currently 78 years old. John M. Barry was born in Providence, Rhode Island, USA. Barry attended the University of Rochester where he received an M.A. in History. He also graduated from Brown University.
John M. Barry is a
New York Times bestselling and award-winning author. His books have won over 20 awards. His book,
The Great Influenza, was named the 2005 outstanding book on science/medicine by the National Academies of Science. In addition,
Rising Tide won the Francis Parkman Prize of the Society of American Historians in 1998. The two books,
Rising Tide and
The Great Influenza, have been influential in recent years.
He was invited by the Bush and Obama administrations to help with planning for pandemics and has advised officials from the U.S. government, United Nations, World Health Organization, and various states on topics like influenza, water-related disasters, crisis management, and communication during emergencies.
His literary works have been published in both scientific journals and popular outlets such as the
Journal of Infectious Disease and
The New York Times respectively. He has appeared on major U.S. television programs like Meet the Press and international media such as Al Jazeera and BBC. Before becoming a full-time author, Barry was a football coach for high school and college.
Rising Tide is the story of American science, politics, honor, high society, and the Mississippi River. The book tells an often-overlooked story of the Great Mississippi Flood of 1927. This natural disaster displaced nearly one million people from their homes. The disaster also helped Huey Long and Herbert Hoover become governor and president, respectively. The floods forced thousands of African Americans to migrate north, helping reshape American society and politics.
The floods created more than just physical destruction—they also created a perfect recipe for a human storm. There were racial tensions everywhere as Black and white communities clashed. For instance, in New Orleans, affluent people redirected floodwaters toward poor communities, resulting in miserable living conditions for those without money or political power. Many Black sharecroppers were forced to head north. The country was unprepared to respond, especially to the needs of Black communities, deepening racial divides. Everything took a dark turn after a white officer murdered a Black man.
Rising Tide reveals the harsh reality of inequality in the South. The flood not only destroyed lives and homes but also brought to the surface the racial injustices that still exist today.
Roger Williams and the Creation of the American Soul tells of two big ideas that have been debated for 400 years: how the church and government should interact, and how much freedom individuals should have compared to the power of the government. These debates began with a man named Roger Williams.
The book is set in Puritan America during the English Civil War. Roger Williams’ path was shaped through interactions with key figures such as Francis Bacon, King James, and Oliver Cromwell. His groundbreaking ideas took root in America. John M. Barry tells the story of a man who played a key role in establishing the first American government based on these principles. The story remains relevant today as we continue to debate the role of religion in modern government.
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John M. Barry: F.A.Q
When was John M. Barry Born? How old is John M. Barry?
John M. Barry was born on April 12th, 1947. John M. Barry is currently 78 years old.
Where was John M. Barry Born?
John M. Barry was born in Providence, Rhode Island, USA and is American.
What was the first book John M. Barry wrote?
The first book written by John M. Barry was The Ambition and the Power, published in 1990.
What was the most recent book John M. Barry wrote?
His most recently released work was Roger Williams and the Creation of the American Soul: Church, State, and the Birth of Liberty on January 5th, 2012.
Will there be any more books by John M. Barry?
John M. Barry does not have any upcoming books with a set publication date within the next few months at this time.
How many books has John M. Barry written?
John M. Barry has written 5 books. All of his books are Non-Fiction Books.