NPR Interview
Check out Jose’s interview on NPR
February 1, 2009 at 7:00 pm | press | No comment
Publishers Weekly praises Squint
Publishers Weekly gives Squint a great review:
This outstanding, uplifting memoir by a remarkable man should captivate those interested in the intersection of illness, family and religion.
…Still, Ramirez presents a heart-warming account of their support, along with his 12 siblings and wife-to-be, reflecting the mores of his tightly-knit Mexican community in Laredo, Tex. Ramirez also relates wrenching but inspiring stories of fellow patients—many abandoned by relatives and loved ones—who became his second family.
~ Publishers Weekly – Web Exclusive Reviews [Week of 1/19/2009]
Read the full Review
February 1, 2009 at 8:57 am | press | No comment
Jose Ramirez to recieve Celebration of Life Award
The Celebration of Life Award will be presented to Jose Ramirez by The Arc of Greater Houston on February 20, 2009.
Award Celebration Flyer
February 1, 2009 at 8:26 am | press | 1 comment
Squint Endorsement by Dr. Koop
A very positive endorsement for Mr. Ramirez’s book, Squint, by Dr. Koop – the famous U.S. Surgeon General.
“None of us knows enough about leprosy! Jose Ramirez’ book is a heartfelt saga that will touch all who read it. It also has great lessons to teach because many of the aspects of leprosy- especially ignorancy about it-are repeated through ignorance every day about AIDS/HIV. An interesting and informative read.”
C. Everett Koop, MD, ScD
Senior Scholar
US Surgeon General 1981-1989
C. Everett Koop Institute
Dartmouth College
Dartmouth Medical School
www.DMS.Dartmouth.edu/Koop
February 1, 2009 at 8:00 am | press | No comment