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Fighting For Our Lives is a profound narrative that recounts the pivotal role of marginalized communities in Australia during the harrowing AIDS crisis. This brand new book, published by NewSouth Publishing in 2020, offers an unparalleled insight into the resilience, determination, and solidarity that emerged during one of the darkest chapters in Australian queer history. With its ISBN 9781742236766, this book serves as an essential historical account that every Australian should read.
Chronicling the stories of gay men, sex workers, and people who inject drugs, Fighting For Our Lives highlights the formation of crucial organizations that empowered these communities to advocate for their rights. As fear and discrimination loomed large, these people bravely joined forces with politicians and medical professionals to forge a groundbreaking response to the AIDS epidemic that is now renowned worldwide.
This gripping read captures the high-stakes drama of activism, resistance, and survival. Nick Cook's meticulous research reflects the extraordinary bravery of individuals who fought against adversity to save lives and change the course of public health in Australia. Every page is a testament to the human spirit, an inspiring reminder that hope can flourish even in the darkest circumstances.
Don't miss your chance to own this crucial piece of history. Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781742236766
Year: 2020
Publisher: NewSouth Publishing
Description:
'An incredible testimony to the darkest hours of Australia's queer history – and the organisation that helped change everything. A story of devastation, resistance and, ultimately, survival, every Australian should know.' — Benjamin Law
Fighting For Our Lives is the inspirational story of communities directly affected by the AIDS crisis. Against a harrowing backdrop of illness and death, fear and anger, hate and discrimination, they bravely took action.
During the darkest years of the epidemic, marginalised communities – mostly gay men, sex workers and people who inject drugs – came together to form organisations that gave them a voice in the corridors of power. They built an unprecedented alliance with politicians and medical experts, a three-way partnership that made Australia's response to AIDS one of the most successful in the world.
Fighting For Our Lives captures the high-stakes drama of this extraordinary period and the stories of the people at the very centre of a life-or-death struggle. It is a gripping read, an important story, and one that must never be forgotten.
'Fighting For Our Livesis
an impressive history on the scourge of HIV/AIDS in Australia, and how affected
communities came together and forged a remarkable alliance. Nick Cook's
exhaustive and meticulous research highlights the extraordinary resilience of
these communities and how they literally rose up and fought for their lives.' — Peter FitzSimons
'This book is proof positive that light, hope and courage can grow out of the darkest corners of human experience.ACON emerg
Chronicling the stories of gay men, sex workers, and people who inject drugs, Fighting For Our Lives highlights the formation of crucial organizations that empowered these communities to advocate for their rights. As fear and discrimination loomed large, these people bravely joined forces with politicians and medical professionals to forge a groundbreaking response to the AIDS epidemic that is now renowned worldwide.
This gripping read captures the high-stakes drama of activism, resistance, and survival. Nick Cook's meticulous research reflects the extraordinary bravery of individuals who fought against adversity to save lives and change the course of public health in Australia. Every page is a testament to the human spirit, an inspiring reminder that hope can flourish even in the darkest circumstances.
Don't miss your chance to own this crucial piece of history. Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781742236766
Year: 2020
Publisher: NewSouth Publishing
Description:
'An incredible testimony to the darkest hours of Australia's queer history – and the organisation that helped change everything. A story of devastation, resistance and, ultimately, survival, every Australian should know.' — Benjamin Law
Fighting For Our Lives is the inspirational story of communities directly affected by the AIDS crisis. Against a harrowing backdrop of illness and death, fear and anger, hate and discrimination, they bravely took action.
During the darkest years of the epidemic, marginalised communities – mostly gay men, sex workers and people who inject drugs – came together to form organisations that gave them a voice in the corridors of power. They built an unprecedented alliance with politicians and medical experts, a three-way partnership that made Australia's response to AIDS one of the most successful in the world.
Fighting For Our Lives captures the high-stakes drama of this extraordinary period and the stories of the people at the very centre of a life-or-death struggle. It is a gripping read, an important story, and one that must never be forgotten.
'Fighting For Our Livesis
an impressive history on the scourge of HIV/AIDS in Australia, and how affected
communities came together and forged a remarkable alliance. Nick Cook's
exhaustive and meticulous research highlights the extraordinary resilience of
these communities and how they literally rose up and fought for their lives.' — Peter FitzSimons
'This book is proof positive that light, hope and courage can grow out of the darkest corners of human experience.ACON emerg