I came across this RadioDiaries (one of my regular podcasts) some time during last winter and, to date, it is probably the most beautiful story that I have heard on the radio. I really am not exaggerating. As the blurb mentions above, Thembi is a young woman, about my age, who has been living with HIV/AIDS in a poor, sprawling township in South Africa. I don’t need to say much more than that because Thembi does such a beautiful job of telling her own story.
Please trust me, this is quite possibly the best way to spend 23 of your minutes today.
Below is a link to the RadioDiaries podcast page in iTunes as well as the transcript of the story:
» English: Thembi’s AIDS Diary (23 minutes)
Transcript of Thembi’s AIDS Diary
The response to Thembi’s story was overwhelming (it originally aired in 2006) and it led to her visiting the US and meeting with politicians (Obama, Bill Clinton), celebrities, doctors, and students all over the country. The stories from her tour are equally touching…
This, in my opinion, is the reason that we tell stories…
Check out the site dedicated to Thembi and her journey as well as the RadioDiaries site…
