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In the Eye of the Storm is a poignant exploration of bravery and compassion during the HIV/AIDS crisis of the 1980s and 1990s. This unique book, joint winner of the Oral History Australia Book Award in 2021 and shortlisted for the Victorian Community History Awards, shines a light on those unsung heroes—the volunteers who stood by the marginalized and stigmatized during a time of immense suffering. Through powerful individual stories captured from oral histories, readers gain a deep understanding of the vital roles these men and women played, from providing in-home care to managing needle exchanges and offering telephone support. This compelling narrative reveals not only the challenges faced by those affected by HIV/AIDS but also the resilience and transformative experiences of the volunteers themselves. Join us in honoring their legacy and recognize the crucial contributions made by volunteers who navigated an often-hostile environment, making a lasting impact on the communities they served. A must-read for anyone interested in social history, public health, and the essence of humanity. *Condition: BRAND NEW. ISBN: 9781742236742. Year: 2021. Publisher: NewSouth Publishing. 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: 9781742236742
Year: 2021
Publisher: NewSouth Publishing
Description:
*Joint Winner of Oral History Australia Book Award, 2021*
*Shortlisted in the 2021 Victorian Community History Awards, Oral History Award*
The people who volunteered to help during the HIV/AIDS crisis of the 1980s and early 1990s provided compassion and support to heavily stigmatised people. These volunteers provided in-home care for the sick and dying, staffed needle exchanges and telephone help-lines, produced educational resources, served on boards of management, and provided friendship and practical support, among many other roles.
They helped people affected by the virus to navigate a medical system that in preceding decades had been openly hostile towards the marginalised communities of homosexuals, drug users and sex workers. In the process, volunteering left and indelible mark on the lives and outlooks of these volunteers.
For the first time, by focusing on individual life stories, this book explores the crucial role of the men and women who volunteered at at time of disaster. Despite their critical role, they have not been sufficiently recognised. Through their stories, drawn from oral histories conducted by the authors, we see how those on the front-line navigated and survived a devastating epidemic, and the long-term impact of those grim years of illness, death and loss.
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: 9781742236742
Year: 2021
Publisher: NewSouth Publishing
Description:
*Joint Winner of Oral History Australia Book Award, 2021*
*Shortlisted in the 2021 Victorian Community History Awards, Oral History Award*
The people who volunteered to help during the HIV/AIDS crisis of the 1980s and early 1990s provided compassion and support to heavily stigmatised people. These volunteers provided in-home care for the sick and dying, staffed needle exchanges and telephone help-lines, produced educational resources, served on boards of management, and provided friendship and practical support, among many other roles.
They helped people affected by the virus to navigate a medical system that in preceding decades had been openly hostile towards the marginalised communities of homosexuals, drug users and sex workers. In the process, volunteering left and indelible mark on the lives and outlooks of these volunteers.
For the first time, by focusing on individual life stories, this book explores the crucial role of the men and women who volunteered at at time of disaster. Despite their critical role, they have not been sufficiently recognised. Through their stories, drawn from oral histories conducted by the authors, we see how those on the front-line navigated and survived a devastating epidemic, and the long-term impact of those grim years of illness, death and loss.