Love Is the Cure, Elton John
Love Is the Cure, Elton John
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Love Is the Cure
On Life, Loss, and the End of AIDS

Author: Elton John

Narrator: Elton John

Unabridged: 5 hr 6 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Published: 07/17/2012

Includes: Bonus Material Bonus Material Included

Synopsis

A deeply personal account of Elton John's life during the era of AIDS and an inspiring call to action.

In the 1980s, Elton John saw friend after friend, loved one after loved one, perish needlessly from AIDS. He befriended Ryan White, a young Indiana boy ostracized because of his HIV infection. Ryan's inspiring life and devastating death led Elton to two realizations: His own life was a mess. And he had to do something to help stop the AIDS crisis.

Since then, Elton has dedicated himself to overcoming the plague and the stigma of AIDS. The Elton John AIDS Foundation has raised and donated $275 million to date to fighting the disease worldwide. Love Is the Cure includes stories of Elton's close friendships with Ryan White, Freddie Mercury, Princess Diana, Elizabeth Taylor, and others, and the story of the Elton John AIDS Foundation.

Sales of Love Is the Cure benefit the Elton John AIDS Foundation.

About Elton John

Elton John’s career achievements to date are unsurpassed. One of the top-selling solo artist of all time, in August 2018 he was named the most successful male solo artist in the Billboard Hot 100 chart history. Elton’s many honours include two Oscars, six Grammys, thirteen Ivor Novellos and a BRIT Award. When not recording or touring, Elton devotes his time to a number of charities, including his own Elton John AIDS Foundation, which has raised over $450 million in the global fight against HIV/AIDS. In 2019 he was awarded the Légion d’Honneur, France’s highest civilian award, and in Britain was made a Companion of Honour in recognition of his services to music and charity. He is married to David Furnish, and they have two sons.Sir Elton John’s career achievements to date are unsurpassed. One of the top-selling solo artist of all time, in August 2018 he was named the most successful male solo artist in the Billboard Hot 100 chart history. Elton’s many honours include two Oscars, six Grammys, thirteen Ivor Novellos and a BRIT Award. When not recording or touring, Elton devotes his time to a number of charities, including his own Elton John AIDS Foundation, which has raised over $450 million in the global fight against HIV/AIDS. In 2019 he was awarded the Légion d’Honneur, France’s highest civilian award, and in Britain was made a Companion of Honour in recognition of his services to music and charity. He is married to David Furnish, and they have two sons.

Reviews

Goodreads review by * A Reader Obsessed * on January 16, 2019

5 Stars! Truly heartening in just how far we’ve come but also inspiring and brutal in the harsh reality of just how far we still must go.......more

Goodreads review by Marc on March 05, 2025

As illustrated throughout this book Elton John is extremely passionate and committed to the fight to end HIV epidemic in the world. His story of his relationship with Ryan White is limited to the earlier chapters of the book as he expands on his opinions on the stigma that is associated with AIDS. I......more

Goodreads review by Carey on August 08, 2012

I first chose to read this book just because it was written by Elton John (a fav musician in my younger years), and I wanted to hear what he had to say. I'm glad I read this informative, eye-opening account of his work with HIV/AIDS. He doesn't call himself an authority on the subject; however, I wo......more

Goodreads review by Vicki on April 18, 2019

Definitely an eye-opener. Absolutely a must read......more

Goodreads review by Jessica on August 15, 2012

I received this book for free from a First Reads giveaway. During my time training to be a medical librarian, I tried to stay current with popular medical information. I find this book to be a very approachable look at the AIDS epidemic. I completely agree with Sir Elton John's conclusion that HIV/AI......more

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