Description
Tuberculosis has been intertwined with humanity for thousands of years. Once romanticized as a disease of poets, it is now seen as an illness of poverty that follows the paths of injustice and inequality. In 2019, John Green met Henry Reider, a young tuberculosis patient at Lakka Government Hospital in Sierra Leone, and the two became friends. Green’s account of Henry’s story is woven together with the scientific and social histories of tuberculosis, examining how the disease has shaped the world and how human choices will shape its future. The book also addresses unequal access to healthcare and the continuing impact of a curable and preventable infectious disease that kills over a million people every year.
Information
Author: Green John
Language: English
Publication date: March 19, 2026
Manufacturer: The Book Service Ltd (Penguin)
Genres: English literature, Books, Foreign language books, History books in english, Non-fiction literature in english
Type: Paperback book
Pages: 197
ISBN/EAN: 9781529961447