Breath as Original Sin: Tuberculosis and the Hidden Conquest of Humanity’s Deadliest Foe

For millennia, this disease has shaped human history—once romanticized, now a marker of poverty and injustice. Through a hospital visit and a lasting friendship, the author became a passionate advocate for access to treatment, exposing how a curable illness still claims over a million lives each year.

This book weaves together one boy’s story with the scientific and social history of the disease. It challenges us to see how our choices shape its future. Earnest, urgent, and unforgettable, it is a testament to the power of human connection in the face of suffering.