The Separating Sickness, Mai Ho'oka'awale: Interviews with Exiled Leprosy Patients at Kalaupapa, Hawaii
by Ted Gugelyk, Milton Bloombaum
The Separating Sickness, Mai Ho'oka'awale features interviews with exiled leprosy patients at Kalaupapa, Hawaii, conducted by Ted Gugelyk and Milton Bloombaum. These firsthand accounts illuminate the personal toll of isolation and the disease's role in Hawaiian history, offering a vital record of human endurance amid medical exile.
About This Book
The Separating Sickness, Mai Ho'oka'awale presents interviews with individuals who were exiled due to leprosy at the Kalaupapa settlement in Hawaii. Conducted by Ted Gugelyk and Milton Bloombaum, these conversations document the personal stories of those affected by the disease and the isolation it imposed.
The book explores the historical context of leprosy treatment and exile in Hawaii, highlighting the human impact of medical policies during that era. It serves as a testament to the resilience of the patients who endured separation from their communities.
Through direct narratives, the interviews provide insight into life at Kalaupapa, a site that became synonymous with quarantine and solitude. This work preserves these accounts for future understanding of public health and social exclusion.
As a used book in good condition, it remains an accessible resource for readers interested in Hawaiian history and medical narratives.
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