Everything Is Tuberculosis

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“The sort of focused take on a specific subject that gives you a firm grasp of the basic subject while also making you want to go look at the works cited and go learn more about specific aspects. If you're the sort of person to get lost on Wikipedia for hours after reading an article and following all the links out from it, you'll love this book. But you will also likely be infuriated that we are SO CLOSE to pushing this scourge out of the world and we're just not finishing the task it will make you want to do something about it, in the best kind of way.”

— H.C. • Rainy Day Paperback Exchange

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“Wow! I was so intrigued by all of the information this book provided. I had no idea how much TB has affected so many aspects of history. This book touches on some amazing insights into the disparity of health care in regard to TB and socio economic status but also in health care as a whole. Very insightful!”

— Kristina • Afterglow 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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“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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“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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“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

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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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“If you never imagined reading about tuberculosis, here is something to change your mind. Well-crafted and informative, this was truly an eye-opening read. Green expertly blends the history, the facts, the pitfalls, and the future of tuberculosis treatment while his friendship with Henry adds a touchingly personal element. I'll be including this on my best of the year list. ”

— Kristine • Buttonwood Books and Toys

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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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“Engaging, thought-provoking and timely. ”

— Meg • Black Rock Books

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“When I started this book, I had no idea how fascinating and heartbreaking this topic would be. I expected more strange facts - which there were plenty of - but I was not expecting a story of hope to be thread through it. This is my first experience with any of John Green’s work and I’ll definitely be looking into the rest of his projects. ”

— Rachell • The Yakima Book Co & The Traveling Book Bus

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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