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They should do something I groaned Then a frightening prospect they might be me What the hell could I do

In July 2016 innercity resident Judy Ryan found a young man one of her regulars slumped and quiet at her gate He had overdosed from heroin Fortunately that man lived But Judy had reached breaking point After four years in a war zone where children might encounter a body on the streets enough was enough

Knowing little about what she was getting into but fired with resolve Judy launched a grassroots campaign against apathy and prejudice While the residents fought for their neighbourhood and for the right of those suffering from addiction to be treated with the needed care and respect they would see three coroners reports two elections a private members bill the police finally acknowledging that arresting their way out of the problem didnt work and more unnecessary deaths before the trial of a safe injecting facility was agreed to

A story of drugs addiction and a health crisis that touches people from all walks of life You Talk We Die is also a highly personal yet practical account of how an authentic local voice and an inclusive campaign can change the minds of business and political leaders to improve the lives of everyone in a community

Anyone who cares about humanity should read this inspiring story JOHANN HARI