AIDS Pandemic - The Untold Story

A Guide to Making a Difference

Dorothy Keville

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Pathtowrite Press
05 October 2021

Political activism; Personal & public health; HIV & AIDS

Dorothy writes her book at a critical time. COVID-19 and AIDS are different viruses - but pandemics lay bare the inequities and problems in our social order and the programs we create to solve problems. -Tom Sheridan, Author of Helping the Good Do Better In the mid-1990's, HIV/AIDS was a new and unknown disease requiring a revolution in attitude, approach, and funding. Dorothy Keville helped facilitate the first Federally funded program for HIV/AIDS drugs by bringing together an unlikely alliance of angry activists, conservative politicians and unwilling drug manufacturers. Their work evolved into the AIDS Drug Assistance Program (ADAP) Working Group, an initiative which provided medicine and care for HIV positive people in all U.S. States and Territories. In Part One, we meet many of the former ADAP managers and directors who share their own experiences and efforts of working tirelessly to get the pandemic under control when there was no manual and no procedures to follow. HIV/AIDS was different from any other national health crisis to that point and these are the stories of some of the unsung heroes. In Part Two, Dorothy shares the pieces of her own experience, from early volunteer work through to positions with federal agencies and multinational corporations, and even acting. Her memories reveal a life of compassion, dedicated to those with HIV, to the homeless, and to many others. As an added bonus, the book features a practical guide on the Nuts & Bolts of Government for those interested in getting involved in the political process at the local, state, and national levels. Note: A portion from the sale of this book will be donated to Africa Bridge, the non-profit Dorothy founded dedicated to the care of children whose parents have died of HIV/AIDS.

By: Dorothy Keville
Imprint: Pathtowrite Press
Edition: 2nd ed.
Dimensions: Height: 229mm, Width: 152mm, Spine: 10mm
Weight: 249g
ISBN: 9780578302584
ISBN 10: 0578302586
Pages: 164
Publication Date: 05 October 2021
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

Dorothy Keville founded the AIDS Drug Assistance Program Working Group and managed the Federal Interagency Task Force on Homelessness comprised of 13 Federal agencies. Additionally, she co-founded Africa Bridge, a global organization dedicated to the care of children whose parents died of HIV/AIDS. Earlier in her career, she was Director of the Office of Litigation at the MA Department of Mental Health. An accomplished SAG/AFTRA actor, Dorothy held the lead role in the independent film Fish & Chips, which chronicles life with Alzheimer's disease. She earned her M.Ed. in Human Social Services Administration at Antioch University, Harvard campus. Dorothy's volunteer activities include work with Daystar food pantry and chairing the Columbarium Committee at Glastonbury Abbey in Hingham, MA.She is the proud mother of five children, 12 grandchildren and three great grandchildren. Dorothy currently resides in St. Petersburg, FL. She welcomes your communication at dorothykeville@icloud.com.

Reviews for AIDS Pandemic - The Untold Story: A Guide to Making a Difference

I predict this book will be a cornerstone in the histories of HIV/AIDS that will be written in the future. -Thad Zajdowicz, MD This thoughtfully crafted book reminds us all that with steely determination one person can change the world. It's hope in a paperback. -Jeanne Blake, Leadership Advisor and Journalist This book is so thoughtfully laid out. The connection to the current pandemic is perfect. Although some of the reminiscences of the dark days are difficult to wade through, the timeliness and importance of your message is really outstanding. -Susan Kendall Newman, Social Activist/Philanthropist This is a book that is revealing, in some cases shocking, in others heartbreaking and heartwarming. As a collection of diverse anecdotes, stories and memories whose tales are as individual as the authors sharing them, the overall effect is not one of a spectacular success story. Rather, it is a collection of small gems that tells us about the humanity and commitment of these advocates. -William Arnold, Founding Director/CEO of the Community Access National Network; ADAP Working Group Co-Founder