Who Walk Alone

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The narrative follows Ned Langford, a former volunteer in the Spanish-American War, who faces the challenges of leprosy after falling in love with Carita, a Filipino woman. After learning of his diagnosis, he chooses to live in a leper colony on Culion Island, where he dedicates 25 years to building community and supporting fellow patients. Their journey together, marked by love and resilience, highlights the harsh realities of life in a leper colony and serves as a testament to hope and courage amidst adversity. The book features 17 pages of illustrations.