""Is there a Balm in Black America?: Perspectives on HIV/AIDS in the African American Community ""

This book presents a compilation of essays and speeches by the author on various issues surrounding HIV/AIDS in the African American community. The author draws on her extensive community based and advocacy work in preventive medicine/public health and her passion in preventing HIV/AIDS in the African American community, both in urban and rural communities. Additionally, the author presents factual educational material on HIV/AIDS as well as discussion questions to encourage more in-depth thought and discussion on sensitive subject matter. The author challenges the reader to consider the question, "Is there a Balm for HIV/AIDS in Black America?" It is hoped that after reading the book, the reader is able to proclaim, "Yes" because I am part of the healing that must take place in the community.

• | Author: Pamela Payne Foster
• | Publisher: Lulu.com
• | Publication Date: Sep 29, 2007
• | Number of Pages: 312 pages
• | Binding: Paperback or Softback
• | ISBN-10: 1430316705
• | ISBN-13: 9781430316701