Carville's Cure

Pam Fessler's audiobook explores the history of Carville, a remnant of the fight against Hansen's disease (leprosy), highlighting the lives of patients, healthcare workers, and researchers over more than a century. Amid societal fear and discrimination, the community at Carville became a surprising sanctuary where individuals found connection, purpose, and resilience. The narrative features notable figures and sheds light on the broader social issues of race and stigma that shaped this unique setting.