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59th book I’ve finished this year…

Everything is Tuberculosis John Green

✨ 4/5 stars ✨

An interesting look at everything surrounding TB - from its history, treatment, and prevalence. Definitely a book everyone should read. The audiobook was an awesome way to read this book.

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