Everything Is Tuberculosis (Signed Edition) : The History and Persistence of Our Deadliest Infection

Summary: John Green, the #1 bestselling author of The Anthropocene Reviewed and a passionate advocate for global healthcare reform, tells a deeply human story illuminating the fight against the world’s deadliest disease. Signed editionTuberculosis has been entwined with hu­manity for millennia. Once romanticized as a malady of poets, today tuberculosis is seen as a disease of poverty that walks the trails of injustice and inequity we blazed for it.In 2019, author John Green met Henry Reider, a young tuberculosis patient at Lakka Government Hospital in Sierra Leone. John be­came fast friends with Henry, a boy with spindly legs and a big, goofy smile. In the years since that first visit to Lakka, Green has become a vocal advocate for increased access to treatment and wider awareness of the healthcare inequi­ties that allow this curable, preventable infec­tious disease to also be the deadliest, killing over a million people every year.In Everything Is Tuberculosis, John tells Henry’s story, woven through with the scientific and social histories of how tuberculosis has shaped our world—and how our choices will shape the future of tuberculosis. A Powerful and Personal Journey: Young TB patient Henry’s story is the heart of Everything Is Tuberculosis. Readers will find inspiration in his relentless hope in an often hopeless fight.Did You Know? Everything is tuberculosis: From the Stetson hat to the outbreak of WWI, tuberculosis has impacted every aspect of human existence for centuries. Compulsively readable, Green tells the story of tuberculosis through a fascinating tapestry of science, history, art, politics, and much more.For fans of microhistories: Perfect for readers of books like Salt, A History of the World in 6 Glasses, and The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks.Global TB Advocate: John has joined organizing by groups such as StopTB, Médecins Sans Frontières (Doctors Without Borders), and We Are TB to increase access to tuberculosis treatment programs, lower tuberculosis test prices, and campaign for the end of secondary drug patenting. A board member of Partners In Health, John has been named to the Vox "Future Perfect 50" list and recognized by the CDC as a TB Elimination Champion. In 2023, he spoke at the United Nations High-Level Meeting on the Fight to End Tuberculosis.National Media Platform: Green’s TB advocacy has been covered by outlets including The New York Times, The Washington Post, Scientific American, TIME Magazine, and ABC News.Publishing for World TB Day 2025: March 24 is World TB Day, an annual global health campaign recognized by the WHO “to raise public awareness about the devastating health, social and economic consequences of tuberculosis.” Past World TB Day outreach has connected annually with more than a billion people worldwide.Extraordinary success for The Anthropocene Reviewed: John Green’s nonfiction debut was a widely acclaimed instant bestseller. A #1 New York Times, Wall Street Journal, and Indie Bestseller, TAR was selected by readers as the Goodreads Choice Nonfiction Book of the Year.Limited Signed Edition: Available for both pre-order and in-store for initial publication, this is a signed edition. Quotes:Praise for John Green’s The Anthropocene Reviewed #1 New York Times Bestseller #1 Wall Street Journal Bestseller #1 Indie Bestseller USA Today Bestseller International Bestseller Goodreads Choice Nonfiction Book of the Year “Masterful. A beautiful, timely book about the human condition–and a timeless reminder to pay attention to your attention.” –Adam Grant, #1 bestselling author of Think Again and host of the podcast Re:Thinking “Essential to the human conversation. John Green whispered the truth of humanity onto the page.” –Library Journal, starred review “Charming, curious, and heartfelt. Each essay feels like its own adventure on a journey toward understanding our world and humanity’s impact on it.” –NPR, Best Books of the Year “Humans have an incredible capacity to love, and this book is proof that no matter how big or small, there is so much in this world to love.” –Business Insider “The perfect book to read whenever you need a reminder of what it is to feel small and human, in the best possible way.” –San Francisco Chronicle “Every page is full of insight. I loved it.” –Roman Mars, creator and host of 99% Invisible “The Anthropocene Reviewed stimulates my brain while getting me out of my head while taking me to faraway places while grounding me in the wonders of my everyday. I’m so glad it’s here. I need it.” –Anna Sale, host of Death, Sex & Money and author of Let’s Talk About Hard Things “If loving something out loud takes courage, and I think it does, John Green is Evel Knievel and The Anthropocene Reviewed is a series of ever-more-impressive motorcycle jumps.” –Latif Nasser, cohost of RadiolabAuthor Bio: John Green is the award-winning, #1 bestselling author of books including Looking for Alaska, The Fault in Our Stars, Turtles All the Way Down, and The Anthropocene Reviewed. With his brother, Hank, John has co-created many online video projects, including Vlogbrothers and the educa­tional channel Crash Course. John serves on the board of trustees for the global health non­profit Partners In Health and spoke at the United Nations High-Level Meeting on the Fight to End Tuberculosis.John lives with his family in Indianapolis. You can visit him online at johngreenbooks.com or join the TB Fighters working to end tubercu­losis at tbfighters.orgAuthor Residence: Indianapolis, IN