David France

About the Author

David France is an acclaimed journalist and filmmaker whose work has illuminated the human stories behind major health crises and social movements. With a career spanning decades, he has contributed to outlets like The New York Times Magazine, GQ, and Esquire, earning numerous awards for his incisive reporting on LGBTQ+ rights and public health. His seminal book, How to Survive a Plague: The Story of How Activists and Scientists Tamed AIDS, chronicles the courageous fight against the AIDS epidemic in the 1980s and 1990s, blending meticulous research with poignant narratives of resilience and activism. France's writing not only documents history but also honors the unsung heroes who reshaped medicine and society, making complex issues accessible and emotionally resonant for a wide audience.