How Far is it to London Bridge?: Journey Through AIDS with My Daughter
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Author: Joan Hurley
Format: Paperback
Number of Pages: 176
Caroline Hurley was one of the first young women to die of AIDS in Melbourne, Australia. She was not an addict, she was not economically deprived or socially disadvantaged and she was not infected by a transfusion. Her story underlines the fact that AIDS can and does affect females, and that we need to hear their stories too. But this is not just a story of AIDS. It is a story of an adventurous young woman, of exuberant youth, and, above all, of the power of love. Based entirely upon the diary notes of Joan Hurley, it chronicles a mother's devotion and despair, and a relationship both intense and tumultuous, as both mother and daughter journeyed towards Caroline's death. It tells of the love of father and of siblings who supported, laughed with and cared for Caroline, and of the value of friendships, such as those of Caroline's "card girl" group who cheered her and loved her. Through tears and rage, bitter anger and devastation, these relationships remained steadfast until the end. When the end came, Caroline's ashes were scattered from her beloved London Bridge at Portsea, in Victoria. This book takes readers past the glib and popular designations of sufferers as "innocent" or "guilty", beyond the stigma and prejudice and beyond the various debates on funding for specific groups, to tell a tale of a daughter's death and a mother's grief.
Author: Joan Hurley
Format: Paperback
Number of Pages: 176
Caroline Hurley was one of the first young women to die of AIDS in Melbourne, Australia. She was not an addict, she was not economically deprived or socially disadvantaged and she was not infected by a transfusion. Her story underlines the fact that AIDS can and does affect females, and that we need to hear their stories too. But this is not just a story of AIDS. It is a story of an adventurous young woman, of exuberant youth, and, above all, of the power of love. Based entirely upon the diary notes of Joan Hurley, it chronicles a mother's devotion and despair, and a relationship both intense and tumultuous, as both mother and daughter journeyed towards Caroline's death. It tells of the love of father and of siblings who supported, laughed with and cared for Caroline, and of the value of friendships, such as those of Caroline's "card girl" group who cheered her and loved her. Through tears and rage, bitter anger and devastation, these relationships remained steadfast until the end. When the end came, Caroline's ashes were scattered from her beloved London Bridge at Portsea, in Victoria. This book takes readers past the glib and popular designations of sufferers as "innocent" or "guilty", beyond the stigma and prejudice and beyond the various debates on funding for specific groups, to tell a tale of a daughter's death and a mother's grief.
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NB: This is a secondhand book in very good condition. See our FAQs for more information. Please note that the jacket image is indicative only. A description of our secondhand books is not always available. Please contact us if you have a question about this title.
Author: Joan Hurley
Format: Paperback
Number of Pages: 176
Caroline Hurley was one of the first young women to die of AIDS in Melbourne, Australia. She was not an addict, she was not economically deprived or socially disadvantaged and she was not infected by a transfusion. Her story underlines the fact that AIDS can and does affect females, and that we need to hear their stories too. But this is not just a story of AIDS. It is a story of an adventurous young woman, of exuberant youth, and, above all, of the power of love. Based entirely upon the diary notes of Joan Hurley, it chronicles a mother's devotion and despair, and a relationship both intense and tumultuous, as both mother and daughter journeyed towards Caroline's death. It tells of the love of father and of siblings who supported, laughed with and cared for Caroline, and of the value of friendships, such as those of Caroline's "card girl" group who cheered her and loved her. Through tears and rage, bitter anger and devastation, these relationships remained steadfast until the end. When the end came, Caroline's ashes were scattered from her beloved London Bridge at Portsea, in Victoria. This book takes readers past the glib and popular designations of sufferers as "innocent" or "guilty", beyond the stigma and prejudice and beyond the various debates on funding for specific groups, to tell a tale of a daughter's death and a mother's grief.
Author: Joan Hurley
Format: Paperback
Number of Pages: 176
Caroline Hurley was one of the first young women to die of AIDS in Melbourne, Australia. She was not an addict, she was not economically deprived or socially disadvantaged and she was not infected by a transfusion. Her story underlines the fact that AIDS can and does affect females, and that we need to hear their stories too. But this is not just a story of AIDS. It is a story of an adventurous young woman, of exuberant youth, and, above all, of the power of love. Based entirely upon the diary notes of Joan Hurley, it chronicles a mother's devotion and despair, and a relationship both intense and tumultuous, as both mother and daughter journeyed towards Caroline's death. It tells of the love of father and of siblings who supported, laughed with and cared for Caroline, and of the value of friendships, such as those of Caroline's "card girl" group who cheered her and loved her. Through tears and rage, bitter anger and devastation, these relationships remained steadfast until the end. When the end came, Caroline's ashes were scattered from her beloved London Bridge at Portsea, in Victoria. This book takes readers past the glib and popular designations of sufferers as "innocent" or "guilty", beyond the stigma and prejudice and beyond the various debates on funding for specific groups, to tell a tale of a daughter's death and a mother's grief.
How Far is it to London Bridge?: Journey Through AIDS with My Daughter