Recent Projects

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The Alchemy of Air
A discovery you've never heard of is keeping more than 2 billion people alive. "Best Books of The Year," Kirkus Reviews; Borders "Original Voices" Finalist; "Top Ten Northwest Books," Portland Oregonian
The Demon under the Microscope
Modern medicine was born in the early 1930s, when a dedicated doctor in Nazi-era Germany used patience, brains, and a completely mistaken idea to discover the world's first miracle drug. "A grand story," Wall St. Journal. "Surprisingly entertaining," Entertainment Weekly. "Remarkable," Publishers Weekly. "Fascinating," Kirkus Reviews (starred). An Audible.com best-seller.
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VIDEO
Food, Nazis, and "The Alchemy of Air" on CSPAN's BookTV
AUDIO
A "Demon Under the Microscope" interview with Scott Simon on "Weekend Edition"
The Diane Rehm Show "Alchemy of Air" interview
NEWSPAPER
The Portland Oregonian ran a piece about me and "The Alchemy of Air."
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Our family is starting a thinhouse.
I posted something once on the Powells website.
OTHER
An interview with Seed Magazine
Some thoughts on Pauling and peace here


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thanks, sincerly Haru Y

Dear Mr. Hager I have a book report to do and I decided to do the book report on your book called The Alchemy of Air. i have few questions to ask, such as what was the major thesis for this book. please email me if you can. my email is zinthoszangetsu@gmail.com







I'm really enjoying and learning from The Demon Under the Microscope. I'm listening to it on CD--the only time I have for non-professional reading is listening in the car and while walking the dog. So my beef: why isn't The Alchemy of Air available on CD too?

Unfortunately there are no plans at present for an audioboook version of "Alchemy." TH

Dear Thomas, I was mesmerized by your appearance on Book-TV. Purchasing 'The Alchemy of Air' tomorrow. You are an excellent speaker with a fascinating subject. Looking forward to reading your other works. I could listen to you all day. Sincerely, Bob Nichols Youngstown, Ohio

Thanks. You know the way to a writer's heart. TH

Hey, here is another link to a video of Thomas Hager speaking on September 27, 2006 when he was speaking on his book The Demon Under the Microscope: From Battlefield Hospitals to Nazi Labs, One Doctor's Heroic Search for the World's First Miracle Drug. Here is the link: http://www.tvw.org/MediaPlayer/Archived/WME.cfm?EVNum=2006090095&TYPE=V




Public Speaking


I have delivered keynotes, seminars, lectures, and addresses to a number of public and professional organizations, ranging from the American Association for the Advancement of Science and the National Institute of Standards and Technology, to reading groups, medical associations, scientific conferences, health organizations, university classes, civic celebrations, alumni gatherings, and charitable giving efforts. I enjoy speaking about my books and get enthused about my subjects. Science lectures tend to be dry. I try not to be.

My media appearances include two outings on C-Span's "BookTV," stories in a number of newspapers and magazines, and interviews on national radio shows including NPR's "Weekend Edition," "Science Friday," "The Diane Rehm Show," and "Talk of the Nation."