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How to Survive a Plague

the inside story of how citizens and science tamed AIDS
Pages
624
Published
2016
Language
English

Synopsis

Discover the untold story of the courageous activists who fought against the AIDS epidemic when the world turned its back. Inspired by the acclaimed documentary, this book chronicles the heroic battle waged by gay men and women for their right to live, detailing the rise of groups like ACT UP and TAG. It's an intimate look at a pivotal moment in American civil rights, filled with extraordinary characters who defied shame and hatred to spark a lifesaving medical revolution.

How it reads

Prose complexity 7/10
Content warnings (2)
TraumaSubstance Abuse

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