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The Condition by Jennifer Haigh
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One of the most vibrant and engrossing books i've read in ages. From the depiction of 1920s New York street life to the breathtaking odyssey that…
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Twenty Eight: Stories of Aids in Africa by Stephanie Nolen

Twenty Eight: Stories of Aids in Africa

FACT: an estimated 28 million people are infected with the HIV virus in Africa. As with any big number, it is almost impossible to get your head around this figure and to see the individuals who make up this enormous and anonymous statistic. In 28, Stephanie Nolen has found a way to help us understand. By introducing us to 28 individuals whose lives have been touched by the disease, she allows us to see the human face of AIDS.
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Ms Nolen has written about the most serious pandemic to grip the modern world. Each story is uplifting and inspiring. Together the stories bring tears, admiration, anger, frustration, and a desire to contribute to the cure.

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