All the Young Men by & Kevin Carr O'Leary

A true memoir of love, resilience, and quiet heroism in a time of crisis. “All the Young Men” follows Ruth Coker Burks, a young mother in Arkansas, as she becomes a guardian angel for AIDS patients when almost no one else would help.

In the heart of the conservative South, Ruth’s simple acts of kindness—delivering meals, finding safe burials, and sitting at hospital bedsides—turned into a movement that brought dignity and hope to the forgotten. This unforgettable memoir explores the meaning of chosen family, the power of community, and the courage it takes to do the right thing, even when you stand alone.

Moments of Courage: Ruth’s story shows how one person’s compassion can inspire a whole community—and change countless lives.
  • Powerful firsthand narrative by Ruth Coker Burks
  • Deep insight into LGBTQ+ history and the AIDS crisis in the American South
  • Perfect for fans of human rights memoirs and true stories of hope
Who is this for?
Memoir enthusiasts, activists, LGBTQ+ allies, and anyone moved by stories of real courage.

Audiobook Details

Title:
All the Young Men: A Memoir of Love, AIDS, and Chosen Family in the American South
Authors:
Narrators:
Ruth Coker Burks, Kevin Carr O'Leary
Publisher:
Audible Studios
ISBN:
9780593292048
Release Date:
Format:
Audible Audiobook, Unabridged, eBook, Hardcover, Paperback
Language:
English
Length:
Approx. 10 hours (audio), 368 pages (print)
Genre:
Memoir, LGBTQ+ Nonfiction, Social History
Features:
True story, narrated by the author, inspiring real-life moments
Region:
United States
Critical Acclaim:
“A moving and necessary account of compassion in action.”
“Unforgettable. Ruth’s courage will stay with you long after listening.”

All the Young Men by Ruth Coker Burks

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