Everything Is Tuberculosis

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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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“A fascinating look at the history of tuberculosis, and how really, *everything* truly does relate back to it (including the founding of a state!) and its ramifications.”

— Whitley • Malaprop's Bookstore

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“An excellent journey through the history of TB, interwoven with the story of a young man, Henry, whose lived experience adds so much to the overall content of the book. John Green as narrator does an excellent job, and the writing style of the book is easy to follow and well paced. I think this book is easily accessible to all people, whether they are historians or not, and may spark a feeling to take action and dig deeper into the subject once they are finished.”

— Laura VZ • Fable Book Parlour

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“This book can change the world. Well-written, expertly-read, and extremely accessible this narrative humanizes medical information and the cultural history around TB while calling us to action in a gently logical voice. ”

— Alisa • Napa Bookmine

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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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“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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“Engaging, thought-provoking and timely. ”

— Meg • Black Rock Books

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“I’m not even done with this book yet and I am still convinced that every person should read this book. It is a fabulous blend of all types of cause and effect history, while interweaving present day implications and challenges. John Green is a national treasure. ”

— Dani • Next Chapter Bookshop

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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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“Stetson hat, Adirondack chair, New Mexico. Yep. everything is really about Tuberculosis. John Green is amazing!”

— Sara • Roundabout Books

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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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“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