Beyond Blood: Hope and Humanity in the Forgotten Fight Against AIDS

Justin T. Miller; Cornel Onyango Nyaywera; Duncan Kimani Kamau

ISBN 10: 1626346615 / ISBN 13: 9781626346611

Published by Greenleaf Book Group Press, 2019

Seller Inventory # 1626346615-2-36001978

Synopsis:

The true-life story of how three men-two Kenyans and one American college student-helped save the lives and families of East Africans living with HIV/AIDS. Written by the three co-founders of CARE for AIDS-a faith-based non-profit providing social and medical support for adults living with HIV/AIDS in East Africa-Beyond Blood: Hope and Humanity in the Forgotten Fight Against AIDS is the true-life account of how Justin T. Miller, a Vanderbilt undergraduate living a charmed life in America, came to reconsider his whole life's purpose after a mission trip to Kenya, where he met locals Duncan Kimani Kamau and Cornel Onyango Nyaywera. The story begins as the account of Miller's student-led documentary on the HIV/AIDS crisis in East Africa, and quickly evolves into the origin story of grassroots non-profit CARE for AIDS. Although the devastating effects of HIV/AIDS touch the lives of these three men in harrowing ways during the course of Beyond Blood, their message remains inspirational, buoyed by their faith and Miller's belief in the moral imperative of Americans to support disenfranchised communities around the world. Beyond Blood will appeal to readers interested in the social sciences and behind-the-scenes peeks at the inner workings of a philanthropic organization.

About the Author: Cornel Onyango Nyaywera: Cornel is a pastor, husband, and father. He has served as an East African Director for CARE for AIDS, since he co-founded the organization in 2007. Cornel grew up in the Western part of Kenya near Lake Victoria, where his passion for justice and inclusivity led him to engage in the HIV crisis that was destroying his community. Cornel and his wife now live and serve in Nairobi, Kenya. They have five children: Bryan, Justin, Sherry, Collins, and Cornel, Jr. Duncan Kimani Kamau: Duncan grew up on a coffee farm in Central Kenya. As the son of a pastor, Duncan has always felt a calling to compassion and pastoral care, which eventually led him to service in the face of the AIDS crisis, which he did by activating local churches to care for the most marginalized members of their communities. Duncan serves as a co-founder and East African Director of CARE for AIDS in Nairobi, Kenya. He and his wife Rose live with their three biological children, Keith, Abigail, and Anna, in addition to their seven adopted boys. Justin T. Miller: Justin grew up in Fayetteville, GA and has spent the past decade working with the heart of an entrepreneur to solve one of the world's most complex social problems. As the co-founder and CEO of CARE for AIDS, he has dedicated his life and leadership to empowering people throughout East Africa to live a life beyond AIDS. Justin's home base is Atlanta, GA, where he heads the U.S. office of CARE for AIDS. Justin and his wife, Lindsay, have two beautiful children, Addie and Logan.

Bibliographic Details

Title: Beyond Blood: Hope and Humanity in the ...
Publisher: Greenleaf Book Group Press
Publication Date: 2019
Binding: hardcover
Condition: Very Good