Summary - World War Z: Based On The Book By Max Brooks

SUMMARY

WORLD WAR Z

BASED ON THE BOOK BY MAX BROOKS

SUMMARY WRITTEN BY: BRIEF BOOKS PUBLISHING

CONTENT

Introduction: The Genesis of an Oral History

Warnings and Initial Encounters

The Great Panic: Societal Breakdown

Turning the Tide: Military and Strategic Responses

Home Front USA: Survival and Adaptation

Around the World, and Above: Global Perspectives

Total War: Innovations and Transformations

Good-Byes: Reflections and Losses

Rebuilding and Remembering

Analysis

ABOUT THE ORIGINAL BOOK

World War Z: An Oral History of the Zombie War by Max Brooks presents a global account of a zombie pandemic through the testimonies of survivors. The story follows a .U.N. employee, travels the world to document the experiences of people from all walks of life, as they confront the undead and struggle to survive.

The narrative pieces together the events leading to the outbreak, the collapse of societies, and the fight to reclaim the world. The book explores themes of government failure, societal breakdown, human resilience, and the importance of international cooperation. It showcases the diverse ways in which individuals and communities adapt to a world overrun by zombies, highlighting both the horrors of the war and the enduring strength of the human spirit.

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Release date

Audiobook: 8 March 2025