Surviving AIDS with Ventura Councilperson Doug Halter

Ojai: Talk of the Town · Jul 29, 2021 · 1h 17m

Doug Halter lost his partner to AIDS during the worst days of the epidemic, so he dedicated himself to civic activism as a way to repay the debt and keep himself sane. Finding his purpose in life not only helped Halter survive what was once a sure death sentence, but gave him the motivation and direction to thrive. The fruit of this labor is his recent book, "Give Me Time," a memoir chronicling his darkest days during the early days of AIDS and his lifelong love of the area.

The book takes us through Doug's growing up in a large, bustling family, his early love of gardening he shared with his…