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Book Synopsis: "Before the entitled lived here exclusively, the marginalized died in droves." Founded in 1849 to care for indigent immigrants in Greenwich Village, St. Vincent’s Hospital was sold in 2010 to create multi-million-dollar homes. In its 161 years of existence, the legendary institution treated survivors of the Titanic, tended to victims of both World Trade Center attacks, and served as Ground Zero of the AIDS Crisis. With honesty, humor, and flights of historical fancy, GHOSTS OF ST. VINCENT’S tells the hospital’s story through the eyes of a man who spent a winter on its 7th floor AIDS ward and survived just in time for the drug “cocktail” that saved so many lives. Featuring appearances by indomitable icons (from Edna St. Vincent Millay to Robert Mapplethorpe, Sidney Lumet to Vito Russo, Ed Koch and The Ramones), GHOSTS OF ST. VINCENT’S explores coming out and coming back from the dead, gender fluidity and gentrification, the price of forgiveness, the cost of survival, and the ephemeral nature of New York City.
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Experience the haunting and unforgettable story of St. Vincent's Hospital with GHOSTS OF ST. VINCENT'S. This gripping tale takes you back to a time when the marginalized were cared for in the heart of Greenwich Village. From its humble beginnings in 1849 to its tragic closing in 2010, this legendary institution treated some of history's most remarkable individuals. Be captivated by the fascinating accounts of survivors from the Titanic, heroes from the World Trade Center attacks, and the warriors who fought against the AIDS Crisis.
Delve into the depths of St. Vincent's through the eyes of a man who spent a winter on its extraordinary 7th floor AIDS ward. Witness his miraculous survival and journey to rediscover himself during a time when a powerful drug "cocktail" transformed the lives of countless patients. GHOSTS OF ST. VINCENT'S also introduces you to a cast of indomitable icons who once graced its halls, including notable figures like Edna St. Vincent Millay, Robert Mapplethorpe, Sidney Lumet, Vito Russo, Ed Koch, and The Ramones. Their impact on the hospital's history is as intriguing as it is unforgettable.
With a perfect blend of honesty, humor, and flights of historical fancy, GHOSTS OF ST. VINCENT'S unearths the truth about coming out, coming back from the dead, gender fluidity, and gentrification. This gripping narrative explores the price of forgiveness and the extraordinary cost of survival. As you turn each page, you'll witness the ephemeral nature of New York City and truly understand the immense legacy left behind by St. Vincent's Hospital.
Don't miss out on this extraordinary journey through history. Immerse yourself in the captivating world of GHOSTS OF ST. VINCENT'S and discover the untold stories of resilience, compassion, and the human spirit. Get your copy today and experience St. Vincent's like never before. Order now!
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