Why people recommend it
On Immunity is a 2014 nonfiction book by Eula Biss that explores the cultural, metaphorical, and scientific dimensions of vaccination and public health. The book was discussed on the podcast The Daily Stoic in the episode titled Timothy Denevi on Hunter S Thompson and the Art of Journalism (Part 1), published on November 18, 2023. During the episode, the host recommended the work, noting that it profoundly shifted his understanding of how immunity functions in society. He shared that reading the book was the first time he truly grasped that immunity is not simply an individual possession or about protecting oneself in isolation, but is instead fundamentally about collective participation and shared responsibility. The guest on the program similarly referenced the text to illustrate this exact concept, highlighting how the author articulated these insights while writing during her pregnancy in the 2010s. Both speakers emphasized the transformative perspective the book offers on community health and interdependence, making it a compelling read for anyone looking to reframe their understanding of bodily defense within a broader social context.
Who recommended it
- Timothy Denevi Recommended
Timothy Denevi — 1 mention
“and there's a great book um you put on immunity by ulip bis and it was the first time reading it”