A Hereditary Consumptive's Successful Battle For Life is a memoir written by James Monroe Buckley and originally published in 1892. The book tells the story of Buckley's struggle with tuberculosis, which he contracted due to a hereditary predisposition to the disease. Despite the odds against him, Buckley was able to overcome the illness through a combination of medical treatment, healthy living, and a strong will to survive. The book is divided into...