Everything Is Tuberculosis

Bookseller recommendation

“This is John Green doing what he does best-- making big topics accessible and personal. Start listening for the fun facts (What does tuberculosis have to do with the invention of the cowboy hat?) and stay for the moving story of Green's friendship with Henry, a tuberculosis patient in Sierra Leone.”

— Emily • The Homer Bookstore

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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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“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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“Interesting historical tidbits meet genuinely moving medical narrative in this unexpectedly timely book. John Green believes it’s better to live in a world where people work towards justice together, across cultural/ class/ international lines, rather than in a world where we don’t bother to try to take care of each other. By the end of this book, you’ll feel the same. ”

— Emily • Astoria Bookshop

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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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“John Green never disappoints. His story telling includes the most interesting tidbits of the history, biology and socioeconomic aspects of TB weaved into the poignant ancedotes of TB patients he personally knows. His empathy for those who have suffered with this disease and his dedication to educating the public about it are obvious in his narration. This is an eye opening must read.”

— Kristen • Dragon Tale Books

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“Fascinating. And heartbreaking. And infuriating.”

— Kalan • The Book Store

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“While the title Everything is Tuberculosis at first seems like hyperbole, the more you read John Green’s part personal narrative, part history on the widespread, insidious global footprint of tuberculosis, the more it becomes apparent that everything does come back in some way to tuberculosis. Everything is Tuberculosis is not simply a medical history, but a wide-reaching inquiry into the global, historical, and of course personal impact of the disease. Green’s work will hopefully inspire many future tuberculosis activists as he reminds us all of the value of viewing people not as statistics but rather as people deserving of love, of care, and of a future. ”

— Mikey • Avid Bookshop

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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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“Only John Green can make one interested in reading an entire book about TB. It’s honest, heartbreaking, hopeful, sad, scary and lovely all in one. Thank you John for this book and telling us Henry’s story !”

— Kimberly • Volumes Bookcafe

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“Cannot recommend this audiobook enough. John Green at his best!”

— Claire • River & Hill Books

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“John Green beautifully weaves the historical, cultural, and personal impact of Tuberculosis. His narration and prose make you feel like you're sitting in his living room listening to an impassioned friend sharing all they have learned about the world's deadliest infectious disease. A must-read! ”

— Maggie • Nantucket Book Partners