Hearts Beyond the Oath is a gripping, deeply human memoir that takes you inside the frontlines of a medical clinic in the early days of the HIV/AIDS crisis.
In 1980s Minneapolis, Julie - a young medical assistant, new mother, and determined caregiver - steps into a world of hope, heartbreak, and moral courage. As fear and misinformation about a mysterious new illness spread, she and her colleagues must navigate not only the medical challenges but also the human cost - prejudice, stigma, and the weight of impossible choices.
From the chaos of emergency calls to tender moments with patients, and from unflinching medical realities to acts of quiet heroism, Janet Russell's true story is both an intimate personal journey and a tribute to the unsung healthcare workers who stood firm when the world turned away.
For readers of memoir, medical nonfiction, and powerful human stories, Hearts Beyond the Oath is an unforgettable testament to resilience, compassion, and the enduring strength of the human spirit.
You'll love this book if you enjoy:
- True medical memoirs and real-life hospital stories
- Behind-the-scenes accounts of healthcare in crisis
- Inspiring narratives of courage and compassion
- Women's memoirs about work, family, and purpose
Step into the clinic. Witness history. Feel the heartbeat of humanity.
