The President Is Ailing: Medical Crises in the White House

Discover the shocking, yet true, stories of presidential illnesses and medical crises from the 18th to the 21st century.

The latest thrilling title in award-winning author Gail Jarrow’s Medical Fiascoes series for readers ages 10 and up.

George Washington almost died from an infection just a few weeks after becoming the first president. Two later presidents suddenly succumbed to disease within nine years of each other, shocking the country. In this riveting companion to her 2025 book, White ...