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Dancing towards the sky : David Meeko's journey with AIDS
Xwi7xwa Library, University of British Columbia

1998
Book
Creators
Napoleon, Art
Description
“Dancing Towards the Sky is a story about an Aboriginal youth from Northern British Columbia learning to live with AIDS. “If my story helps one kid in 50, it’s worth telling.”

David Heibert tells his story with simplicity and honesty. Born to a family affected by alcohol. David fled various foster homes for the bright city lights. A life of drugs and prostitution made him long for his traditional culture. Diagnosed HIV-positive, David returned to his reserve and conquered his greatest fears. 

Dancing Towards the Sky is definitely worth reading. It is not a victim story. It is a victory song.”--Back cover. 
 

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Holding Library
Xwi7xwa Library, University of British Columbia
ISBN
0969650981
Statement of Responsibility
Art Napoleon.
Publication Information
Moberly Lake, B.C. : Twin Sisters Pub.
Physical Description
120 p. : 1 map ; 21 cm.
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