My Own Country by Abraham Verghese
A Doctor's Story of a Town and Its People in the Age of AIDS
The book is a poignant memoir that chronicles the experiences of a doctor in a small town in Tennessee during the early years of the AIDS epidemic. It delves into the personal and professional challenges faced by the physician as he treats patients afflicted by the disease, exploring themes of compassion, fear, and the impact of the epidemic on the community. Through intimate narratives, the story highlights the struggles and resilience of both the patients and the healthcare providers, offering a deeply human perspective on the crisis and its broader social implications.
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- Published
- 1994
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- American
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- 300-400
- Original Language
- English
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