Best Books 2014: Red Madness: How a Medical Mystery Changed What We Eat| Nonfiction

by SLJ
Nov 14, 2014 | Filed in Reviews+
With this expertly researched exploration of pellagra, a potentially fatal illness characterized by an alarming red rash, Jarrow offers not only a persuasive argument for the importance of the scientific method but a rich, sociocultural explanation for the—now eradicated—disease’s prevalence. Replete with primary source photos, the design oozes kid appeal, while the narrative is brimming with compellingly presented information. See our Q&A with Jarrow.

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