Book · 1998 · Blood banks
Blood
An Epic History of Medicine and Commerce
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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.
Why people recommend it
Blood by Douglas P. Starr is a comprehensive historical nonfiction work that examines the scientific, economic, and social history of human blood. During an appearance on The Ezra Klein Show in February 2026, Michael Scherer recommended this publication as part of his curated reading list. Scherer acknowledged that a history of blood was not a subject he would have initially thought he wanted to read, making the discovery all the more striking. The speaker commended the book as a remarkable achievement in nonfiction writing, demonstrating how an unexpected historical topic could captivate a reader's attention entirely. By sharing this recommendation on the podcast, Scherer drew praise to Starr's meticulous research and engaging narrative style, encouraging the audience to explore unconventional subjects in historical literature.
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Michael Scherer It’s a book called "Blood" by Douglas Starr. It’s actually a history of blood, which is not something I wou… 1
“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.”