Street Zen: The Life and Work of Issan Dorsey
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Street Zen: The Life and Work of Issan Dorsey
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Founder of San Francisco's Maitri Hospice for AIDS patients--where he died in 1990--Dorsey praticed Zen for 20 years, after leading an outrageous existence as a drag queen, prostitute, junkie, and commune leader. "Issan's story contributes significantly to the history of the gay community and its response to AIDS."--Randy Shilts. Photos.
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