Everything Is Tuberculosis

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

— Claire • River & Hill 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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“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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“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

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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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“John Green convinced me: everything really IS tuberculosis! This book is an excellent examination of the inequities in global healthcare through the lens of one disease, plus Green intersperses his stories of people throughout, demonstrating the most important thesis in the book: people are more than just disease statistics and the cost of its treatment. It’s extremely readable narrative nonfiction and a great pick for teens and adults who want or need to broaden their perspectives. ”

— Betsy • Booked

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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