My Own Country: A Doctor's Story of a Town and Its People in the Age of AIDS

This hardcover edition is in fair condition, with noticeable ex-library markings, including stickers and stamps. The boards show some wear, and there is no dust jacket present. The spine and binding remain intact, ensuring the book is structurally sound for reading.

"My Own Country: A Doctor's Story of a Town and Its People in the Age of AIDS" by Abraham Verghese was published by Simon & Schuster in 1994. This first edition hardcover offers a poignant exploration of the impact of AIDS on a small town in Tennessee, as experienced by Verghese, a practicing physician. The book provides a unique perspective on the medical and social challenges faced during the early years of the AIDS epidemic. The absence of a dust jacket and the presence of typical ex-library markings, such as stickers and stamps, are noted. Despite these, the book remains a significant account in medical and social literature, offering insights into the human side of a medical crisis. This edition is particularly valuable for collectors interested in medical history and personal narratives from the era.