Dear Reader,

When Winter Came is a fascinating firsthand story of the great influenza pandemic of 1918-1919. Author and journalist, Mary Beth Sartor Obermeyer, grew up listening to her grandfather, Dr. Pierre Sartor, describing his inspiring life. Long after Dr. Sartor died, Beth found a handwritten memoir of his remarkable journey and spent years researching his life story to create this book.

Influenza ravaged the world, but Dr. Sartor, a compassionate, skilled physician in Titonka, Iowa changed the lives of many by treating and caring for over 1,000 influenza patients. In the muddy, miserable winter of 1918, Dr. Sartor traveled for hours and miles to serve patients. Over the decades, he made many trips to Mayo Clinic and referred patients. Throughout his life, he exemplified the primary value of Mayo Clinic, "The needs of the patient come first."

Journey with Dr. Sartor in When Winter Came, and see his story brought to life by family photos published for the first time and original illustrations by Mayo Clinic illustrator, James Rownd.

When winter comes, we all want a doctor like Pierre Sartor. Order your copy today!