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The Great Believers by Rebecca Makkai

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1980s Chicago. AIDS epidemic. Friendship. Love. Family. Loss.

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The Great Believers

The Great Believers
Jules

Jules

“i cried so hard.”

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Michelle Rundle

Michelle Rundle

“A heartbreaking and engrossing account of the AIDS epidemic, as well as what happens to those who are left behind.”

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Erica

Erica

“Get ready to cry mfs!!!! this book illuminated parts of the AIDS crisis that I’d never thought about before, and did a good job talking about the aftermath of this period in history, too.”

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