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11 ratings, 4.09 average rating, 5 reviews
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published
September 1st 2008
by Amistad
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Paperback, 240 pages
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0061562394
(isbn13: 9780061562396)
description
The surprisingly hopeful story of how a straight, nonpromiscuous, everyday girl contracted HIV and how she manages to stay upbeat, inspired, and more ...more
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This memoir is written by a 24-year-old woman who is HIV positive. I was SHOCKED to learn that in 2003 in the United States, when the author was 19 years old and discovered she was HIV positive, she was unaware that HIV was a sexually transmitted disease. How on earth does that happen? I was just so shocked by that. I'm determined to make sure my nieces, nephews and cousins know what's what.
The rest of Marvelyn Brown's story quite interesting as well and serves as a testament to the power of ...more
The rest of Marvelyn Brown's story quite interesting as well and serves as a testament to the power of ...more
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Read in September, 2008
This was a VERY good autobiography. It's a story that needs to be told. HIV is present, and it's around us. I've always prided myself on being aware of HIV, and all the different ways its transmitted. After reading this book, I was in a for a real shock, because there are some things that I JUST DID NOT KNOW. It was a real wake up call, and it also rings true, is that it only takes one time! I applaud Marvelyn for taking charge of her disease, and living with it. Hopefully she will stay s...more
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Read in October, 2008
Although I am not quite done with this book, I really like it. Although I know no one with this, I feel empathy for what this woman has to go through on a daily basis. To be honest, every young wannabe man, wannabe woman, boy, , anyone who can read and reading urban lit, NEED to read this book. No ifs, no ands, no buts.
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Read in October, 2008
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essence magrecommends it for: gladys james
easy read, i would recommend this to all kids and counselors. Marvelyn is a very courage person to tell her story!! More awareness needs to be done.
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OMG! this book was so sad and real. As women we need to respect ourselves even when it is hard to do in the face of looking for love
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