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Everything Is Tuberculosis [electronic resource] : The History and Persistence of Our Deadliest Infection / by Green, Johnaut; CloudLibrary;
Instant #1 New York Times bestseller! • #1 Washington Post bestseller! • #1 Indie Bestseller! • USA Today Bestseller! John Green, award-winning author and passionate advocate for global healthcare reform, tells a deeply human story illuminating the fight against the world’s deadliest infectious disease. “The real magic of Green’s writing is the deeply considerate, human touch that goes into every word.” –The Associated Press “This highly readable call to action could not be more timely.” –Kirkus, starred review “Earnest and empathetic.” –The New York Times Tuberculosis 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.General adult.Electronic reproduction.Online resource; title from digital title page (CloudLibrary, viewed April 12, 2025).
Subjects: Electronic books.; Infectious Diseases; MEDICAL; History; SCIENCE; SOCIAL SCIENCE;
© 2025., Penguin Young Readers Group,

The Great Shadow : A History of How Sickness Shapes What We Do, Think, Believe, and Buy. by Bauer, Susan Wise.;
From alchemy to wellness culture, from antisemitism to disposable plastic, 'The Great Shadow' is a gripping account of how getting sick has shaped humanity.Library Bound Incorporated
Subjects: MEDICAL / Infectious Diseases; SCIENCE / History; SOCIAL SCIENCE / Disease & Health Issues;

Everything Is Tuberculosis The History and Persistence of Our Deadliest Infection [electronic resource] : by Green, John.aut; Green, John.nrt; CloudLibrary;
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 infectious disease. “This highly readable call to action could not be more timely.” –Kirkus, starred review “Mem­orably probes the intersections of medicine and human emotion.” –Bookpage, starred review Tuberculosis 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.
Subjects: Audiobooks.; Disease & Health Issues; Infectious Diseases; History;
© 2025., Penguin Random House,

The Cure for Everything : The Epic Struggle for Public Health and a Radical Vision for Human Thriving. by Williams, Michelle A.;
'The Cure For Everything' is the inspiring story of how we overcame a history of infectious disease, poisonous environments, and early death and unlocked an explosion in human potential - and a vision for the work ahead to optimize human flourishing in the 21st century.Library Bound Incorporated
Subjects: MEDICAL / Public Health; SOCIAL SCIENCE / Disease & Health Issues; SOCIAL SCIENCE / Ethnic Studies / American / African American & Black Studies; SOCIAL SCIENCE / Ethnic Studies / American / General;

Studio One Forever. by Saltarelli, Marc,film director.; Vilanch, Bruce,actor.; Rivera, Chita,actor.; Bass, Lance,actor.; Rivers, Melissa,actor.; Kind, Roslyn,actor.; Houston, Thelma,actor.; Gravitas Ventures (Firm),dst; Kanopy (Firm),dst;
Bruce Vilanch, Chita Rivera, Lance Bass, Melissa Rivers, Roslyn Kind, Thelma HoustonOriginally produced by Gravitas Ventures in 2023.From 1974-1994, Studio One and its adjoining live music venue, The Backlot, became symbols of hope and community for gay men during tumultuous times. Amidst the rise of gay rights, disco's heyday, and the devastating AIDS crisis, the club offered sanctuary from rampant homophobia and police oppression. It was where legends like Chita Rivera and Eartha Kitt performed, and rising stars like Roseanne Barr and Rosie O'Donnell ignited their careers. Fast forward 26 years, and as West Hollywood faces the demolition of this iconic building, a community uproar emerges to preserve its history. Through personal accounts, STUDIO ONE FOREVER delves into Studio One's story against the backdrop of a progressing gay liberation clashing with 80s conservatism and the escalating AIDS nightmare. It's a testament to an era, immortalizing the club's legacy for future generations.Mode of access: World Wide Web.
Subjects: Documentary films.; Social sciences.; History, Modern.; Homosexuality.; Documentary films.; LGBTQ.; History.; California.; AIDS (Disease).;

Totally Under Control. by Gibney, Alex,film director.; Harutyunyan, Ophelia,film director.; Hillinger, Suzanne,film director.; Gibney, Alex,actor.; Elevation Pictures (Firm),dst; Kanopy (Firm),dst;
Alex GibneyOriginally produced by Elevation Pictures in 2020.An in-depth look at how the United States government handled the response to the COVID-19 outbreak during the early months of the pandemic.Mode of access: World Wide Web.
Subjects: Documentary films.; Political science.; Social sciences.; Health.; Medicine.; Documentary films.; Current affairs.; Communicable diseases.; United States--Politics and government.; Politicians.; Diseases.; Medical care.;

Matter of Mind: My Alzheimer's. by Moot-Levin, Anna,film director.; Green, Laura,film director.; PBS (Firm),dst; Kanopy (Firm),dst;
Originally produced by PBS in 2025.Anchored by deeply loving bonds, three families grapple with the challenges of Alzheimer’s: a son helps his father create art through dementia, a daughter cares for her mother who has early-onset Alzheimer’s, and a couple struggles to maintain their fragile equilibrium as symptoms advance. Each pair fights to maintain their connection as the illness transforms their relationships and identities.Mode of access: World Wide Web.
Subjects: Documentary films.; Health.; Social sciences.; Sociology.; Mental health.; Documentary films.; Older people--Mental health.; Older people--Care.; Families.; Alzheimer's disease.; Dementia.; Diseases.;

Connection Isolation. by Chesler, G.,film director.; New Day Films (Firm),dst; Kanopy (Firm),dst;
Originally produced by New Day Films in 2024.A documentary film and series witnessing trans lives in COVID-19. Amidst moments of connection and isolation, transgender participants reveal a deepening awareness of gender, disability, and community. Created by an all trans and queer crew, this documentary interweaves portraits with (re)enactments, inviting viewers to reflect as a path toward healing.Mode of access: World Wide Web.
Subjects: Documentary films.; Social sciences.; Sociology.; Homosexuality.; Documentary films.; LGBTQ.; Health.; Transgender people.; Communicable diseases.; Disabilities.;

Critical Condition. by Nelson, Stanley,film director.; Tunie, Tamara,actor.; PBS (Firm),dst; Kanopy (Firm),dst;
Tamara TunieOriginally produced by PBS in 2025.Black Americans are nearly twice as likely to have high blood pressure, diabetes, and heart disease than White Americans, and their life expectancy is about five years shorter. Why? From false beliefs that permeate modern medicine to life experiences that can damage human cells, uncover the underlying causes of racial health disparities. From NOVA.Mode of access: World Wide Web.
Subjects: Documentary films.; Enthnology.; Social sciences.; Health.; Medicine.; History, Modern.; Documentary films.; Ethnicity.; History.; African Americans.; Race.; Environmental health.; United States--History.; Diseases.; Medical care.;

Commitment to Life. by Schwarz, Jeffrey,film director.; Collective Eye Films (Firm),dst; Kanopy (Firm),dst;
Originally produced by Collective Eye Films in 2023.A fascinating, emotional history lesson, COMMITMENT TO LIFE dives deep into the true, twisty story of the fight against HIV/AIDS in Los Angeles. Director Jeffrey Schwarz (Vito, I Am Divine, Boulevard! A Hollywood Story) offers a densely researched close-up of people who devoted their lives to finding a cure for AIDS beginning in the early ‘80s, including the birth of APLA (AIDS Project Los Angeles). As the deadly virus begins to spread, doctors, activists, and entertainment professionals navigate a society that’s not ready to accept the reality of this mysterious disease.Filled with captivating movie clips, in-depth interviews with the activists, and personal stories of Hollywood heavyweights like Rock Hudson, Elizabeth Taylor, and David Geffen, this documentary delivers an intense, comprehensive look at the impact of a global health crisis on the rich and famous, as well folks from less privileged backgrounds in Southern California. COMMITMENT TO LIFE provides a sobering reminder that the HIV/AIDS fight is not over, while offering a hopeful view of how people can make a profound difference when they come together.Mode of access: World Wide Web.
Subjects: Documentary films.; Social sciences.; History, Modern.; Americans.; Foreign study.; Gender identity.; Homosexuality.; Documentary films.; Women's studies.; LGBTQ.; Current affairs.; Health.; History.; California.; Political participation.; AIDS (Disease).; Communities.; Hollywood (Los Angeles, Calif.).;

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