Burks, Ruth Coker

All the Young Men: How One Woman Risked It All To Care For The Dying

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ISBN 13:: 9781409189121
author:: Burks, Ruth Coker
format:: Paperback / softback
publisher:: Trapeze
language:: English
Publication Year:: 2021
Pages:: 368
Dimensions:: 19.6 x 12.8 x 3 centimeters (0.2
Genre:: Biography, Personal Memoirs, ,
Condition:: New
Availability:: Item usually sent within 10 working days

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Ruth Coker Burks' remarkable story is one of courage and compassion in the face of adversity. In 1986, she risked everything to care for young men dying from AIDS, challenging prejudice and societal norms along the way. As word spread about her selfless actions, Ruth's life changed forever. She forged deep friendships with the men she helped, working tirelessly to find them housing, jobs, and funeral homes willing to take their bodies. Her story is a testament to the power of human connection and the importance of caring for one another. This book tells the extraordinary tale of a woman who dared to challenge the status quo and make a difference in the lives of others, even when it meant putting her own life at risk.

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