Book · 1998 · Blood banks
Blood
An Epic History of Medicine and Commerce
Why people recommend it
Blood by Douglas P. Starr is a comprehensive historical nonfiction book that traces the cultural, scientific, and economic history of human blood. Michael Scherer mentioned the book on The Ezra Klein Show during an episode titled Inside Trump's Royal Court, which aired on February 20, 2026. Scherer recommended the title during the podcast's book recommendation segment, noting that it explores a history of blood which was not something he would have initially thought he wanted to read. His enthusiastic nod highlighted the book's surprising ability to captivate readers with meticulous historical research and compelling storytelling about a fundamental biological substance.
Who recommended it
- Michael Scherer Recommended
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Recommended
“It’s a book called "Blood" by Douglas Starr. It’s actually a history of blood, which is not something I would ever have thought I wanted to read.”