Beyond Blood
Hope and Humanity in the Forgotten Fight Against AIDS
by Duncan Kimani Kamau; Justin T. Miller; Cornel Onyango Nyaywera
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Pub Date Oct 22 2019 | Archive Date Feb 08 2020
Greenleaf Book Group | Greenleaf Book Group Press
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Description
Written by three co-founders of CARE for AIDS—a nonprofit providing support for men and women living with HIV/AIDS in East Africa—Beyond Blood is the true-life account of how three men from drastically different backgrounds came together to form a grassroots nonprofit that has empowered thousands of HIV-positive people in East Africa to live lives beyond AIDS.
This is the story of how Justin T. Miller, an American Vanderbilt undergraduate student, met Duncan Kimani Kamau and Cornel Onyango Nyaywera, two men who had grown up witnessing firsthand the devastating effects of HIV/AIDS in their own communities in Kenya. Though Kamau and Nyaywera grew up in opposite ends of the country and came from opposing tribes, they overcame prejudice and cultural expectations to bring healing to their communities. With Miller’s help, their dream of empowering people to live a life beyond AIDS became a reality.
Once Kamau, Miller, and Nyaywera realized their common purpose, CARE for AIDS was born. But it was only the beginning of their fight against AIDS, as they quickly discovered the fear and stigma that blanketed the disease. If their fledgling nonprofit was going to empower anyone, they would need help—and they found it, one local church at a time. As they slowly but steadily grew their network of friends and allies, Kamau, Miller, and Nyaywera discovered that the most complex problems can be solved through intentional, redemptive relationships.
Advance Praise
“Beyond Blood courageously humanizes and reconnects us with the 25 million precious souls still suffering from HIV/AIDS in sub-Saharan Africa today. [This] is the powerful story of what happens when you say YES to Jesus. If you will want to think, feel, and love more like Jesus, read this book.”
-SANTIAGO “JIMMY” MELLADO PRESIDENT & CEO, COMPASSION INTERNATIONAL
“Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. said that—Life’s most persistent and urgent question is, ‘What are you doing for others?’ Well, it’s clear that in this book Cornel, Duncan, and Justin have answered this question through profound and strategic action. They’ve shown us all that through unity and sacrifice a nation can be transformed.”
-SAM COLLIER INTERNATIONAL SPEAKER, NATIONAL TV & RADIO-PODCAST HOST
“At its heart, the Gospel is relational. Beyond Blood tells the story of relationships in both ordinary and extraordinary situations and reminds us all that redemption and hope grow best in the fertile ground of relationship.”
-ANDY STANLEY AUTHOR, COMMUNICATOR & FOUNDER OF NORTH POINT MINISTRIES
“A reminder that all great leaders are ordinary people who simply said yes, and that we all have the capacity to change the world.”
-JOHN C. MAXWELL AUTHOR, SPEAKER & COACH
“A remarkable example of how profound relationships among people who are called to serve can change lives forever.”
-CHERYL BACHELDER AUTHOR OF DARE TO SERVE: HOW TO DRIVE SUPERIOR RESULTS BY SERVING OTHERS
“Beyond Blood takes us into places of raw reality seldom seen in glossy mission reports. In the midst of Africa’s AIDS devastation, three unlikely young men find their calling to become powerful agents of hope and healing. The ministry that emerges is a model of holistic transformation. Instructive and inspiring!”
-ROBERT “BOB” LUPTON FOUNDER, FOCUSED COMMUNITY STRATEGIES (FCS), ATLANTA, GA; AUTHOR OF TOXIC CHARITY, CHARITY DETOX & THEIRS IS THE KINGDOM
“The power of diverse relationships is perfectly illustrated in this compelling story. It reminds the reader that no matter who or where they are, they have the opportunity to make an impact.”
-RODNEY BULLARD EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, CHICK-FIL-A FOUNDATION
“Beyond Blood is a compelling story of faith, hope, and love in the face of one of the world’s most challenging crises. Cornel, Duncan, and Justin and the team at CARE for AIDS are an inspiration and an example for all of us to make a difference wherever we are and no matter our circumstances.”
-TIM TASSOPOULOS PRESIDENT, CHICK-FIL-A, INC.
“In Beyond Blood, we see friendship and faith that leads to courageous action in addressing the AIDS pandemic. When other people ran away, Duncan, Justin, and Cornel ran towards those in need—serving with big hearts and open hands. I loved this book, and I know you will too!”
-PETER GREER PRESIDENT & CEO, HOPE INTERNATIONAL; CO-AUTHOR OF MISSION DRIFT
“Beyond Blood weaves together the inspiring stories of three men who grew up worlds apart, yet still became brothers. Together they created a culture of transformation for thousands of families. If you want your life to count for something big, you should read this book!”
-RANDY GRAVITT CEO OF INTEGREAT LEADERSHIP; CO-AUTHOR OF UNSTUCK
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Available Editions
| EDITION | Other Format |
| ISBN | 9781626346611 |
| PRICE | $21.95 (USD) |
Featured Reviews
sandra m, Reviewer
I enjoyed this book so much! Once again, I am amazed at seeing God at work through His people. How God will mightly use those who listen and obey. How He can bring together strangers from different continents to work together to accomplish His plans. How He uses people of ALL ages to do great things for His people and for His glory.
These men listened to the Lord's calling on their lives and because of their obedience, many people have been helped and great strides have been made in the fight against AIDS. As I read their story, I was so impressed by what they have been able to accomplish at such a young age. And I was reminded of 1 Timothy 4:12, "Don't let anyone look down on you because you are young, but set an example for the believers in speech, in conduct, in love, in faith and in purity."
