![]() ![]() ![]() Some abandon hope as soon as society abandons them, others live and breathe hope. Through are a variety of characters, Brennert shows that although some refuse to accept the constraints of this condition, many more lead happy fulfilled lives. Her story is rich with details of life in a Leprosy Settlement and what it was like to live with a disease dreaded and feared by society. This is the story of Rachel, who is diagnosed with Hansen's disease when she is 6 years old, removed from her family and sent to Kalaupapa, a settlement on the island of Moloka'i. However, this book spans 80 years from the late 1800's to 1970.ĭuring much of this time, Leprosy was feared and severely curtailed the freedom of person's suffering with it. The disease is also not as communicable as once thought. Today, there are effective medicines and treatments for Hansen's disease (historically known as Leprosy). ![]()
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