Everything Is Tuberculosis

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“Wow - he's right, everything really IS tuberculosis. This insightful, sometimes funny, often heartbreaking book sheds light on an illness so interwoven in our collective history that we sometimes forget how much it's shaped our modern world. John Green brings a keen and unflinching social awareness to his assessment of tuberculosis and its influence on healthcare, communities, individuals, and culture. A few things that exist, at least in part, because of tuberculosis: Adirondack chairs, cowboy hats, Sherlock Holmes, and Colorado Springs. This book is narrated by the author and is one I'll revisit and recommend endlessly. ”

— Amber • Banned Wagon Books

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“I have often said “we don’t deserve John Green.” But, in fact, this book—like so many of his others—proves quite the opposite. In addition to being a fascinating and compelling read about one of history’s (and, indeed, the contemporary world’s) deadliest diseases, Everything Is Tuberculosis is one man’s obsessive quest for justice borne from deepest empathy. John Green’s compassion and love for each individual human is a thrill of hope in a world that, so often, overwhelms with despair. We don’t just deserve John Green; we need to follow his example.”

— Leah • Scrawl Books

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“An utterly fascinating look at TB and its implications throughout history. John Greene writes with such compassion, conviction, and deep respect for anyone marginalized by society. We really should be able to do better as a people. ”

— Debbie • The Well-Read Moose

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“John Green does a great wonderful job at describing not only the history of this disease but its impact on society and society’s impact on the disease. His choice in showing both the scientific and historical context of Tuberculosis as well as current real life examples of the how and why it affects people regardless of existing cures is impactful. I highly recommend this book, John Green narrates it himself and does a fantastic job.”

— Mariam • UC San Diego Bookstore

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“Everything Is Tuberculosis is an emotional and compelling addition to the long list of remarkable work that John Green has accomplished. Brilliant.”

— Alyssa • Sidetrack Bookshop

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“Who knew that tuberculosis influenced so many things in our lives today? John Green tenderheartedly tells us Henry's story - a young TB patient - and opens our eyes to barriers to treatment depending on where and when you live.”

— Jennifer • Between the Covers

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“As a lifelong John Green enjoyer, this book is no exception. If you enjoyed his Anthropocene Reviewed, this is of that same vein with a more detailed approach to a topic he is extremely interested in. It’s no secret Green cares about his writing and what he learns through that process, and this is no exception. With personal anecdotes, historical context, social history, and cultural commentary, Green provides a wonderful overview of such a particular topic. ”

— Sarah • Lemuria Books

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“Beautifully written and so elegant as always. Such an important look at the inequalities in healthcare. “Where the disease is the cure is not.” Everyone should read this.”

— Kayla • Cream & Amber

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“A very moving and well told history of one the world’s most curable diseases.”

— Terri M. LeBlanc • Swamp Fox Bookstore

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“John Green is a wonderful storyteller. I learned so much from this book and urge you to read it too. ”

— Anne • Viewpoint Books

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“John’s hyper fixation on a niche topic makes this a super interesting read! The way he dives into the history while mixing it with a personal story makes it engaging and your newest hyper fixation as well!”

— Isabella • MoonPie General Store

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“Probably the most important book you’ll read this year. The propulsive history of how and why we still let people die of a disease we know we how to cure, told in Green’s humane style. I don’t know if everything is TB but the history of TB is everything: science, superstition, racism, class, gender, colonialism, and capitalism. Deeply informative and strangely encouraging — that word will mean more to you when you read this — if you can stick through the tears.”

— Perin • Brain Lair Books