"Love, Loss & Life": Real Stories From The AIDS Pandemic

By: National HIV Story Trust
  • Summary

  • A selection of powerful stories from our audiobook "Love  Loss & Life", representative  of the collection of 22 essays, reflections, and testimonies of the HIV/AIDS pandemic. Introduced by the iconic actress Anita Dobson, these are the real stories of individuals who lived and breathed the HIV/AIDS story and who are prepared to discuss ideas and explore the social history of their lives. Each individual story sheds light on the silence and secrets of the past 40 years whilst introducing listeners to the positives that came out of the pandemic, describing how a community stood together and built a better future, even while it was being drained of life.  Moving, tragic, heartwarming and thought provoking these 4 podcasts are offered free to you ahead of the official launch of the audiobook on Dec 1st 2022. Anita Dobson is joined by actors Christopher Ashman, Elexi Walker, and Kay Eluvian, with original music by Alex Mills to take you on a journey back to the 1980s and beyond with stories that will remain with you for a long time.
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Episodes
  • Krishen Samuel: Real Stories from the AIDS Pandemic
    Jul 17 2024

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    Krishen Samuel, born in Johannesburg, South Africa in 1986, studied Speech-Language Pathology in Cape Town before pursuing a Master’s degree in Global Health, Public Health and Policy in London.
    Despite being born after the AIDS pandemic began, he grew up in a country with some of the highest HIV infection rates in the world. Since being diagnosed with HIV in 2009, he has been driven to share his experience and ensure that the events of the 80s and 90s are not forgotten.
    He has written for The Huffington Post UK on HIV/AIDS and LGBTQ issues and is currently doing his PhD in Public Health on a Fulbright scholarship in the US.

    This podcast series features stories taken from our first book, a collection of essays, reflections, and testimonies also entitled ‘Love, Loss & Life’ which you can buy here.

    An audiobook is also available here.

    Visit the National HIV Story Trust website

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    11 mins
  • Richard Leaf: The Real Stories from the AIDS Pandemic
    Jul 10 2024

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    Richard Leaf, an English writer, pursued his education in San Francisco and then embarked on a career in theatre. His journey led him to the Royal Shakespeare Company and appearances in notable films such as Braveheart, Hannibal Rising, The Fifth Element, and Harry Potter and The Order of The Phoenix. In the early 80s, he bore witness to the challenges of the AIDS pandemic in San Francisco, and in the 1990s, he devoted himself to volunteering at the Mildmay Hospice, an experience that left an indelible mark on his heart.

    He says the shared struggles of having HIV/AIDS fostered generosity and encouragement between individuals at the Mildmay hospice. Their shared experience of facing a terminal illness and stigma brought them together to support each other through difficult times, which Richard Leaf admires as an embodiment of unconditional love.

    This podcast series features stories taken from our first book, a collection of essays, reflections, and testimonies also entitled ‘Love, Loss & Life’ which you can buy here.

    An audiobook is also available here.

    Visit the National HIV Story Trust website

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    11 mins
  • Dr Graeme Moyle: Real Stories from the AIDS Pandemic
    Jul 3 2024

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    Dr. Graeme Moyle graduated from medical school in Adelaide, Australia in 1986. His interest in infectious diseases led him to the UK in 1988 to specialise in HIV medicine and research. Much of his career has been associated with the Kobler Clinic in London, part of Chelsea and Westminster Hospital.
    In 1996, new classes of medications were found to suppress the virus, leading to dramatic changes in individuals’ health, quality of life, and life expectancy. This podcast looks at the progress in treatment and drug development from the clinician’s viewpoint.

    This podcast series features stories taken from our first book, a collection of essays, reflections, and testimonies also entitled ‘Love, Loss & Life’ which you can buy here.

    An audiobook is also available here.

    Visit the National HIV Story Trust website

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    16 mins

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