Visions and Revisions: Coming of Age in the Age of AIDS

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Focusing on a pivotal era in the AIDS epidemic, this work blends memoir and extended essay to explore the transformative years from 1987 to 1996. It delves into the activism of the AIDS Coalition to Unleash Power (ACT UP) and the significant shift brought about by combination therapy, which redefined AIDS from a fatal diagnosis to a manageable condition. Peck's insights offer a personal and critical examination of the societal and medical changes during this crucial time.