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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“Fascinating. And heartbreaking. And infuriating.”

— Kalan • The Book Store

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“This book rocked my world with it's contemplations on illness and the disparities experienced across the globe. It turns tuberculosis to it's own character with a story that evolves over time. importantly the book is not a downer the whole time, but has an arc of happiness and hopefulness for the future.”

— Olivia • Golden Bee Bookshop

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“John Green does it again. The prolific storyteller brings his unique writing abilities into the world of non-fiction. Tuberculosis is Green's passion project, and he will quickly make it your passion project as well.”

— Karlie • Novel Bay Booksellers

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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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“Leabhar an-spéisiúil faoi stair na heitinne agus an nasc atá ag an ngalar seo le neart codanna éagsúla den saol. Thug mise suntas don ábhar ó bhí Seán Ó Ríordáin buailte ag an eitinn, agus léirigh sé a eispéireas i gcuid dá dhánta. Ní raibh mórán eolais agam faoin eitinn roimh dom éisteacht leis seo. Má chuardaíonn tú ainm.ie le haghaidh 'eitinn' feicfidh tú an riar a d'fhág an galar seo ar lucht na Gaeilge thar na blianta. ”

— Gráinne • An Siopa Leabhar

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“The mind of this man!!! The level of detail in facts, history and individual stories was achieved to perfection. I learned so much, and I’m shocked by how little I knew. The balance of information and storytelling is done in a way that is easily digestible and was transformative to my perspectives on the world. I am in awe of the light this book shines on so much injustice (which is only getting worse by the day) while also providing empathy, hope and a voice to the living and the deceased. This is absolutely required reading, and the type of book that a history class for any age would benefit from (and most of our politicians and lobbyists could use the education). So well done. ”

— Amy • Book Ends

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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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“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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“Only John Green could infuse a book about tuberculosis with poignant observations on human nature and humor, all while humanizing those who suffer from the disease. This is a quick listen, yet you'll walk away with so much context for the ongoing fight against tuberculosis. ”

— Ashley • Niche Books

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“Who knew that EVERYTHING from Stetsons to modern beauty standards are because of tuberculosis?! And John Green makes this informative book personal because of his relationship with Henry, a boy who shares his son's name. A MUST read.”

— Lisa • Nooks

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“An incredibly important story given our political climate. This book highlights the triumph of humanity and the failures of humans.”

— Sarah • Parthenon Books