Jamaican Writer and HIV/AIDS Activist, Rosemarie Stone will probably be launching her latest guide on December 1 in collaboration with the Edna Manley Faculty of the Visible and Performing Arts and in celebration of World AIDS Day 2023.
Rosie wrote her sickness narrative entitled, NO STONE UNTURNED: The Carl and Rosie Story in 2007, chronicling her confrontation with the fact of her HIV-positive standing. The guide particulars the plethora of feelings she confronted whereas additionally coping with husband Carl Stone’s sickness and his fast decline to loss of life on account of the AIDS virus.
Her work over time since her prognosis has been devoted to creating consciousness and her tireless efforts have gained her many awards and acknowledgements for being a beacon of hope and encouragement for these affected by HIV/AIDS.
Trying to the long run, Rosie has authored one other guide, FROM UNDER THE STONE: Tales Shining Mild on Jamaica’s Response to HIV/AIDS. Her latest work uncovers the patterns of how people, households, and even establishments have responded to the HIV/AIDS epidemic and the way, as a rustic, Jamaica can greatest help these in want.
In her latest work, the tales are instructed within the voices of the folks. In step with the 2023 World AIDS Day theme: “Let Communities Lead”, Rosie understands that solely native options can deal with this world situation as there are nuances which can be distinctive to Jamaican tradition. And true, sustainable change to any situation, can solely occur when the group is positioned on the coronary heart.
In case you have learn her first guide, seen her on tv, or heard her on the radio, chances are you’ll already be aware of her story. However her second guide will certainly offer you a brand new perspective.
This can be a hybrid occasion with choices for each in-person and digital attendance to encourage everybody to be part of this event and be a part of Rosie on her journey. Extra data could be discovered on the Rosie Stone web site at www.rosiestone.com. “Allow us to all shine a light-weight wherever we go.”
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