Tuberculosis has been entwined with humanity for millennia. Once romanticized as a malady of poets, today tuberculosis is a disease of poverty that walks the trails of injustice and inequity we blazed for it. Everything Is Tuberculosis: The History and Persistence of Our Deadliest Infection by bestselling author John Green is a gripping, deeply researched account of one of humanity’s oldest and deadliest diseases—tuberculosis (TB). In this compelling paperback edition, Green traces the impact of TB from ancient civilizations to modern-day public health challenges.
This narrative explores the science, history, and social dimensions of TB, illustrating how the disease has influenced everything from literature and art to urban planning and healthcare policy. Green’s storytelling humanizes a medical condition often overlooked today, despite it still claiming millions of lives annually.
Whether you're a history buff, medical student, public health professional, or simply curious about how disease shapes society, this book offers an urgent and enlightening perspective. It is not only a medical biography of tuberculosis but also a call to awareness and action.
