This compelling nonfiction work weaves the personal story of a young tuberculosis patient in Sierra Leone with the global history of disease, highlighting how societal choices perpetuate its persistence. Through empathetic storytelling, it challenges readers to confront the inequities that allow a curable disease to remain a leading cause of death worldwide. Need a copy of the book? We have regular print copies available for registrants. Register to receive further details. Browse the collection for other formats.
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