Everything Is Tuberculosis

Bookseller recommendation

“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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“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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“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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“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 listen — if you can stick through the tears. ”

— Perin • Brain Lair Books

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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

Bookseller recommendation

“If you read one book this year, it should be this one. A powerful, deeply human story that blends history, science, and advocacy, shedding light on the world’s deadliest disease and the inequalities that sustain it, told through the story of Henry, a young patient in Sierra Leone. ”

— Erica • Author's Note

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“John Green is an expert in his craft. Compelling and unforgettable. ”

— Jamie • Bookish

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“There is something for everyone in this book! John Green never fails to help me see the world differently, and this book is certainly no exception. Don’t miss this one. It is also accessible and the perfect read if you want to get into nonfiction genres. ”

— Claire • Mostly Books

Bookseller recommendation

“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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“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

Bookseller recommendation

“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

Bookseller recommendation

“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