No Ordinary Women

S2 E3: Ruth Coker Burks


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Lynn takes us on an emotional journey as we dive into the extraordinary life of Ruth Coker Burks, the fearless woman who became a beacon of hope during the 1980s AIDS epidemic. With unparalleled courage and empathy, Ruth's love and cooking literally extended the lives of countless men who had been abandoned by their families and friends. Such an amazing story about an amazing woman!

Thank you to our sources!!

Website: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ruth_Coker_Burks

Book: All the Young Men, by Ruth Coker Burks (Author), Kevin Carr O'Leary

Podcast: Headliners, 02/03/2021

Podcast: Grief Cast, Episode #127, 02/02/2021

Podcast: Homo Sapiens, Episode #154 (Part 1 & Part 2), 12/02/2021

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No Ordinary WomenBy Rose Stein and Lynn Pontillo

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