Heart Service

A memoir by Louisa C. Silke, a nurse who worked in New York City during the early years of the AIDS epidemic. Silke recounts her experiences working with patients who were often stigmatized and marginalized by society, and offers a powerful testament to the resilience and humanity of those who were afflicted by the disease. The book also includes reflections on the broader social and political context of the epidemic, and the challenges faced by healthcare workers and activists in fighting it.

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