Ida W. Byther-Smith

Woman's Story (eBook, ePUB)

• Format: ePub

Produktbeschreibung

Overcoming the shame of HIV. This book originally published in early 2004 represents a gritty look at the lives of three amazing ladies. Though medical science has come quite a ways in the intervening years, there remains stigma and challenge associated with the HIV disease. In this hard hitting text, we are left to ponder what about us. How would we endure such challenging circumstances. There is teaching here. Take time to read and reflect. Share with your friends and family. Living in trial demands much. From the original cover, HIV/AIDS is on the increase among Black women, yet there is a silence that speaks volumes in the community, the nation and the church about this epidemic. Have we forsaken our mothers, daughters and sisters in order to hide the shame of our own lack of involvement? What price will we pay for our detachment to the most indiscriminate health crisis of our time? Perhaps there is still hope, if we begin to look at HIV/AIDS through the eyes of those who have been there. . . In their own words, three women living with HIV share their journeys, from childhood, through discovery, to victory. From beginning to end, you will see the human spirit can overcome any obstacle: abuse, unworthiness, and even the shame associated with HIV/AIDS, through the healing love of God.

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Produktdetails

• Verlag: Urban Ideas Publishing Company
• Erscheinungstermin: 15. Mai 2014
• Englisch
• ISBN-13: 9781625173287
• Artikelnr.: 41061343

Autorenporträt

Ida W. Byther-Smith was born Ida Mae Wilson, the oldest of 10 children in Terry, Mississippi.

At age 41, Ida tested positive for HIV, and her life changed. After almost dying, she now says, "I thank God" for HIV. I did not learn how to live until I almost died." Byther-Smith has done numerous TV interviews and has also written or appeared in articles in Ebony Magazine, POZ Magazine, and The Chicago Tribune. She speaks as an advocate for those living with HIV with the compassion that only comes through personal experience. At least once a week, Ida W. Byther-Smith is somewhere trying to get women to understand that "even though it may not be your fault, you are HIV positive, it is your responsibility to get tested and know." She works especially with church groups and women over 50 to get the message of valuing yourself and walking in courage to those who often feel misused and ashamed. Ida is the mother of 4 children.