Less of a review, more of just some general thoughts. Sometimes pop sci annoys me, but I didn't mind this one. Some parts related to the author adding in some of his life experiences (not really TB-related) weren't my favorite, but now I'm guilty based on explaining my interest in this book. My original interest stemmed from my grandpa being a survivor of TB and learning about how it shaped so many things in his life, including how he spent 3 years at a TB sanatorium in the Chilean Andes Mountains in the late 50s/early 60s. The book covered this time period and sanatorium experiences but also prior and leading up to current day. I appreciate the heavy emphasis on the systemic issues related to TB care and cures. There is such a stigma around TB and so much racism impacting access to care. The book also dives into the fucked up profit-based pharmaceutical companies. I love that the book includes a section on other books and resources to read related to various TB topics and data sources.