Trail of Compassion
Jeannine Fosca shares her life story leading up to and since contracting HIV in 1993, when she was a Peace Corps volunteer in Nigeria, West Africa. Feeling devastated by the news, contemplating death, she chose to go forward in gratitude for life, with all its beautiful messiness. It’s been 30 years of living with HIV/AIDS and this story is shared to celebrate.
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In her memoir, Jeannine Fosca vulnerably reflects on her life, and with a rawness, reveals moments that provided her with opportunities for self-acceptance and growth. Whether feeling and appreciating the sensations of existence in her world, making choices that led down a path of lessons, or forging forward in faith of the joys life offers, her story is as an ordinary and extraordinary one. Immerse yourself in her story and feel compassion for others and allow that compassion to flow and embrace you too.
Jeannine would love to hear about your experiences and your thoughts on Trail of Compassion. How does your own story resonate?
Book Proceeds
During Jeannine’s thirty-year reunion trip to Nigeria, she learned Roll Back Malaria, a program that addresses malaria prevention and treatment, and about the Institute of Human Virology Nigeria that addresses HIV prevention and treatment in her endeared Awe LGA. With profits from the sale of her book, Jeannine chooses to support each of these programs and to joyfully give grants for causes in Awe and beyond that support healthcare and the environment. Your purchase and sharing Trail of Compassion with others supports Jeannine’s endeavors.