How to Survive a Plague

The Inside Story of How Citizens and Science Tamed AIDS

Ranked #14 in Virus, Ranked #91 in Public Health

The definitive history of the successful battle to halt the AIDS epidemic from the creator of, and inspired by, the seminal documentary How to Survive a Plague.

A riveting, powerful telling of the story of the grassroots movement of activists, many of them in a life-or-death struggle, who seized upon scientific research to help develop the drugs that turned HIV from a mostly fatal infection to a manageable disease. Ignored by public officials, religious leaders, and the nation at large, and confronted with shame and hatred, this small group of men and women chose to...
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Madhu Pai This documentary & book by @ByDavidFrance is one of the best investments anyone can make, if they are in global health. Remarkable story of how affected communities took over and led the fight against AIDS. It is a playbook for any type of advocacy. https://t.co/tfyP64LkQI (Source)

Natalie Shure I finished this book last week and it was absolutely superb. I’d highly recommend it to any organizer! Even if you’ve already seen the companion doc (which is also great!) this adds a lot. I have great taste and you should take this rec very seriously📖🎉🌹✊️ https://t.co/0Aq2VEpyTF (Source)


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