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Posted on 03/03/2011 by
To coincide with celebrations in the UK and Ireland to mark World Book Day on 3rd March* 2011, the ILEP Secretariat has gathered together a selection of thoughts on books that have leprosy as a theme, whether literature, novels, short stories, autobiographies, biographies or histories.
Categories: Book reviews, News and Notes
Posted on 12/08/2009 by
Loh Kah Seng’s book tells of two entangled stories – one of the misapplication of modern medicine – and the other of the resilience and resourcefulness of those who suffered from the disease and its terrible consequences.
Categories: Asia, Book reviews, News and Notes
Posted on 14/07/2009 by
This biography makes “… an invaluable and unique contribution to our better understanding of Damien the man” according to Mr Douglas Soutar, General Secretary of ILEP, who here reviews this unique record of Damien’s life.
Categories: Book reviews
Posted on 15/04/2009 by
In the autumn of 2009 Father Damien is to be canonised for his life devoted to people affected by leprosy in Hawaii. In The Legend of St Julian the Hospitaller Gustave Flaubert narrates his fictionalised version of this legend and St Julian’s redemption through caring for someone with leprosy.
Categories: Book reviews
Posted on 13/01/2009 by
José Ramirez has recorded his personal story for those who are newly diagnosed with leprosy as a support, companion and inspiration.
Categories: Book reviews, News and Notes, North and Central America, USA