false 548934 http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1175713388m/548934.jpg http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1175713388s/548934.jpg The Real World, set in San Francisco, Pedro Zamora would have lived and died quietly, a Cuban immigrant who became an AIDS educator after his HIV diagnosis at the age of 17. But in 1993, he and seven others were selected for the cast of The Real World, and Pedro's battle with AIDS, his irrepressible good nature, his love affair with Sean Sasser, and his growing friendship with his housemates would become public knowledge. When Pedro succumbed to complications of AIDS in November 1994, news of his death was carried on every major network and made international headlines. Thousands of letters arrived from around the world. Even President Clinton applauded Pedro's bravery in speaking out to young people about AIDS prevention and self-esteem. Judd Winick, a struggling cartoonist, had also been chosen for that season of The Real World, and became Pedro's roommate and close friend. His cartoon memoir tells the story of their friendship and serves as a vivid memorial to a bright-eyed and gifted man who made more of his 22 years of life than most of us could make of 80. --Regina Marler ]]> 548934 3 536182 book 6 9 2000 Pedro and Me total:301|5:104|4:128|3:57|2:10|1:2| 301 1225 360 65 4822 3.67 2168 166 48497715 1219617 548934 0805064036 9780805064032 63 http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1175713388m/548934.jpg http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1175713388s/548934.jpg http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/548934.Pedro_and_Me 4.07 290 The Real World, set in San Francisco, Pedro Zamora would have lived and died quietly, a Cuban immigrant who became an AIDS educator after his HIV diagnosis at the age of 17. But in 1993, he and seven others were selected for the cast of The Real World, and Pedro's battle with AIDS, his irrepressible good nature, his love affair with Sean Sasser, and his growing friendship with his housemates would become public knowledge. When Pedro succumbed to complications of AIDS in November 1994, news of his death was carried on every major network and made international headlines. Thousands of letters arrived from around the world. Even President Clinton applauded Pedro's bravery in speaking out to young people about AIDS prevention and self-esteem. Judd Winick, a struggling cartoonist, had also been chosen for that season of The Real World, and became Pedro's roommate and close friend. His cartoon memoir tells the story of their friendship and serves as a vivid memorial to a bright-eyed and gifted man who made more of his 22 years of life than most of us could make of 80. --Regina Marler ]]> 2000 4 1 false Sat Mar 07 07:07:02 -0800 2009 Sat Mar 07 07:07:29 -0800 2009 more...]]> 81055361 2912361 548934 0805064036 9780805064032 63 http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1175713388m/548934.jpg http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1175713388s/548934.jpg http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/548934.Pedro_and_Me 4.07 301 The Real World, set in San Francisco, Pedro Zamora would have lived and died quietly, a Cuban immigrant who became an AIDS educator after his HIV diagnosis at the age of 17. But in 1993, he and seven others were selected for the cast of The Real World, and Pedro's battle with AIDS, his irrepressible good nature, his love affair with Sean Sasser, and his growing friendship with his housemates would become public knowledge. When Pedro succumbed to complications of AIDS in November 1994, news of his death was carried on every major network and made international headlines. Thousands of letters arrived from around the world. Even President Clinton applauded Pedro's bravery in speaking out to young people about AIDS prevention and self-esteem. Judd Winick, a struggling cartoonist, had also been chosen for that season of The Real World, and became Pedro's roommate and close friend. His cartoon memoir tells the story of their friendship and serves as a vivid memorial to a bright-eyed and gifted man who made more of his 22 years of life than most of us could make of 80. --Regina Marler ]]> 2000 5 0 false Tue Dec 08 00:00:00 -0800 2009 Mon Dec 14 23:05:56 -0800 2009 Mon Dec 14 23:29:43 -0800 2009
This story spins out of the San Francisco "Real World" season (3). It chronicles the friendship between Pedro and Judd, both former castmates of the show. The story is extremely touching and well told. The material Judd explores is just mature enough that I wou...more...]]> 53789316 1763804 548934 0805064036 9780805064032 63 http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1175713388m/548934.jpg http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1175713388s/548934.jpg http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/548934.Pedro_and_Me 4.07 301 The Real World, set in San Francisco, Pedro Zamora would have lived and died quietly, a Cuban immigrant who became an AIDS educator after his HIV diagnosis at the age of 17. But in 1993, he and seven others were selected for the cast of The Real World, and Pedro's battle with AIDS, his irrepressible good nature, his love affair with Sean Sasser, and his growing friendship with his housemates would become public knowledge. When Pedro succumbed to complications of AIDS in November 1994, news of his death was carried on every major network and made international headlines. Thousands of letters arrived from around the world. Even President Clinton applauded Pedro's bravery in speaking out to young people about AIDS prevention and self-esteem. Judd Winick, a struggling cartoonist, had also been chosen for that season of The Real World, and became Pedro's roommate and close friend. His cartoon memoir tells the story of their friendship and serves as a vivid memorial to a bright-eyed and gifted man who made more of his 22 years of life than most of us could make of 80. --Regina Marler ]]> 2000 4 0 false Fri Apr 24 00:00:00 -0700 2009 Thu Apr 23 20:38:23 -0700 2009 Fri Apr 24 06:59:08 -0700 2009 more...]]> 53583423 1292836 548934 0805064036 9780805064032 63 http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1175713388m/548934.jpg http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1175713388s/548934.jpg http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/548934.Pedro_and_Me 4.07 301 The Real World, set in San Francisco, Pedro Zamora would have lived and died quietly, a Cuban immigrant who became an AIDS educator after his HIV diagnosis at the age of 17. But in 1993, he and seven others were selected for the cast of The Real World, and Pedro's battle with AIDS, his irrepressible good nature, his love affair with Sean Sasser, and his growing friendship with his housemates would become public knowledge. When Pedro succumbed to complications of AIDS in November 1994, news of his death was carried on every major network and made international headlines. Thousands of letters arrived from around the world. Even President Clinton applauded Pedro's bravery in speaking out to young people about AIDS prevention and self-esteem. Judd Winick, a struggling cartoonist, had also been chosen for that season of The Real World, and became Pedro's roommate and close friend. His cartoon memoir tells the story of their friendship and serves as a vivid memorial to a bright-eyed and gifted man who made more of his 22 years of life than most of us could make of 80. --Regina Marler ]]> 2000 3 0 false Sat Jan 01 00:00:00 -0800 2005 Wed Apr 22 08:07:47 -0700 2009 Wed Apr 22 08:07:47 -0700 2009 more...]]> 76643145 2757047 548934 0805064036 9780805064032 63 http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1175713388m/548934.jpg http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1175713388s/548934.jpg http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/548934.Pedro_and_Me 4.07 301 The Real World, set in San Francisco, Pedro Zamora would have lived and died quietly, a Cuban immigrant who became an AIDS educator after his HIV diagnosis at the age of 17. But in 1993, he and seven others were selected for the cast of The Real World, and Pedro's battle with AIDS, his irrepressible good nature, his love affair with Sean Sasser, and his growing friendship with his housemates would become public knowledge. When Pedro succumbed to complications of AIDS in November 1994, news of his death was carried on every major network and made international headlines. Thousands of letters arrived from around the world. Even President Clinton applauded Pedro's bravery in speaking out to young people about AIDS prevention and self-esteem. Judd Winick, a struggling cartoonist, had also been chosen for that season of The Real World, and became Pedro's roommate and close friend. His cartoon memoir tells the story of their friendship and serves as a vivid memorial to a bright-eyed and gifted man who made more of his 22 years of life than most of us could make of 80. --Regina Marler ]]> 2000 5 1 false Sat Nov 07 00:00:00 -0800 2009 Tue Nov 03 18:16:44 -0800 2009 Sun Nov 08 15:54:36 -0800 2009 Pedro and Me is a graphic novel for older readers in jr. high and high school. It is about the lives of Judd and Pedro. The book talked about their different childhoods and their shared experience in the Real World 3 house in San Francisco. Pedro was HIV positive and he spent his ti...more...]]> 76649667 2738956 548934 0805064036 9780805064032 63 http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1175713388m/548934.jpg http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1175713388s/548934.jpg http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/548934.Pedro_and_Me 4.07 301 The Real World, set in San Francisco, Pedro Zamora would have lived and died quietly, a Cuban immigrant who became an AIDS educator after his HIV diagnosis at the age of 17. But in 1993, he and seven others were selected for the cast of The Real World, and Pedro's battle with AIDS, his irrepressible good nature, his love affair with Sean Sasser, and his growing friendship with his housemates would become public knowledge. When Pedro succumbed to complications of AIDS in November 1994, news of his death was carried on every major network and made international headlines. Thousands of letters arrived from around the world. Even President Clinton applauded Pedro's bravery in speaking out to young people about AIDS prevention and self-esteem. Judd Winick, a struggling cartoonist, had also been chosen for that season of The Real World, and became Pedro's roommate and close friend. His cartoon memoir tells the story of their friendship and serves as a vivid memorial to a bright-eyed and gifted man who made more of his 22 years of life than most of us could make of 80. --Regina Marler ]]> 2000 5 0 false Tue Nov 03 19:09:50 -0800 2009 Tue Nov 10 07:37:56 -0800 2009 Pedro and Me is a fantastic graphic novel written for mature readers in junior high and high school. This story was written by Judd Winick about his dear friend of Pedro Zamora. Judd and Pedro were both selected to be on the third season of the Real World in San Francisco. Judd was ...more...]]> 77106088 2750242 6387913 0805089640 9780805089646 1 http://www.goodreads.com/images/nocover-111x148.jpg http://www.goodreads.com/images/nocover-60x80.jpg http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/6387913-pedro-and-me 4.00 7 The Real World: San Francisco, he taught millions of viewers about being gay and living with AIDS. Pedro’s roommate on the show was Judd Winick, who created Pedro and Me to honor Pedro Zamora, his friend and teacher and an unforgettable human being. First published in 2000, Pedro and Me was a graphic novel pioneer. Its moving portrait of friendship and its urgent message have already reached thousands of people. Now, Pedro’s story is reintroduced to today’s graphically focused culture with a gorgeous, eye-catching new cover and a foreword from Judd.</DIV>]]> 2000 4 0 false Thu Nov 19 00:00:00 -0800 2009 Sun Nov 08 10:43:04 -0800 2009 Sat Nov 21 12:34:41 -0800 2009 Gr. 8-12. Winick, part of the 1993 television cast of MTV's Real World, San Francisco, uses his cartoonist skills to take readers back to the house where the show was set and tell the story of his fellow cast mate Pedro Zamora, an AIDS educator who died in 1994 from complications ...more...]]> 20850812 946249 548934 0805064036 9780805064032 63 http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1175713388m/548934.jpg http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1175713388s/548934.jpg http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/548934.Pedro_and_Me 4.07 301 The Real World, set in San Francisco, Pedro Zamora would have lived and died quietly, a Cuban immigrant who became an AIDS educator after his HIV diagnosis at the age of 17. But in 1993, he and seven others were selected for the cast of The Real World, and Pedro's battle with AIDS, his irrepressible good nature, his love affair with Sean Sasser, and his growing friendship with his housemates would become public knowledge. When Pedro succumbed to complications of AIDS in November 1994, news of his death was carried on every major network and made international headlines. Thousands of letters arrived from around the world. Even President Clinton applauded Pedro's bravery in speaking out to young people about AIDS prevention and self-esteem. Judd Winick, a struggling cartoonist, had also been chosen for that season of The Real World, and became Pedro's roommate and close friend. His cartoon memoir tells the story of their friendship and serves as a vivid memorial to a bright-eyed and gifted man who made more of his 22 years of life than most of us could make of 80. --Regina Marler ]]> 2000 5 1 false Wed Apr 23 21:46:57 -0700 2008 Fri Apr 25 14:55:31 -0700 2008
Love the show or hate it, this book tells a touching tale about how one man affected so many lives. Judd Winick did a wonderful job putting his experience wi...more...]]> 66100728 1137453 548934 0805064036 9780805064032 63 http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1175713388m/548934.jpg http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1175713388s/548934.jpg http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/548934.Pedro_and_Me 4.07 301 The Real World, set in San Francisco, Pedro Zamora would have lived and died quietly, a Cuban immigrant who became an AIDS educator after his HIV diagnosis at the age of 17. But in 1993, he and seven others were selected for the cast of The Real World, and Pedro's battle with AIDS, his irrepressible good nature, his love affair with Sean Sasser, and his growing friendship with his housemates would become public knowledge. When Pedro succumbed to complications of AIDS in November 1994, news of his death was carried on every major network and made international headlines. Thousands of letters arrived from around the world. Even President Clinton applauded Pedro's bravery in speaking out to young people about AIDS prevention and self-esteem. Judd Winick, a struggling cartoonist, had also been chosen for that season of The Real World, and became Pedro's roommate and close friend. His cartoon memoir tells the story of their friendship and serves as a vivid memorial to a bright-eyed and gifted man who made more of his 22 years of life than most of us could make of 80. --Regina Marler ]]> 2000 4 0 false Wed Jul 29 00:00:00 -0700 2009 Mon Aug 03 21:58:35 -0700 2009 Mon Aug 03 22:00:51 -0700 2009 more...]]> 62141377 891227 548934 0805064036 9780805064032 63 http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1175713388m/548934.jpg http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1175713388s/548934.jpg http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/548934.Pedro_and_Me 4.07 301 The Real World, set in San Francisco, Pedro Zamora would have lived and died quietly, a Cuban immigrant who became an AIDS educator after his HIV diagnosis at the age of 17. But in 1993, he and seven others were selected for the cast of The Real World, and Pedro's battle with AIDS, his irrepressible good nature, his love affair with Sean Sasser, and his growing friendship with his housemates would become public knowledge. When Pedro succumbed to complications of AIDS in November 1994, news of his death was carried on every major network and made international headlines. Thousands of letters arrived from around the world. Even President Clinton applauded Pedro's bravery in speaking out to young people about AIDS prevention and self-esteem. Judd Winick, a struggling cartoonist, had also been chosen for that season of The Real World, and became Pedro's roommate and close friend. His cartoon memoir tells the story of their friendship and serves as a vivid memorial to a bright-eyed and gifted man who made more of his 22 years of life than most of us could make of 80. --Regina Marler ]]> 2000 3 0 false Sun Jul 05 00:00:00 -0700 2009 Sat Jul 04 13:38:54 -0700 2009 Sun Jul 05 09:53:38 -0700 2009 more...]]> 46332317 1821892 548934 0805064036 9780805064032 63 http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1175713388m/548934.jpg http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1175713388s/548934.jpg http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/548934.Pedro_and_Me 4.07 301 The Real World, set in San Francisco, Pedro Zamora would have lived and died quietly, a Cuban immigrant who became an AIDS educator after his HIV diagnosis at the age of 17. But in 1993, he and seven others were selected for the cast of The Real World, and Pedro's battle with AIDS, his irrepressible good nature, his love affair with Sean Sasser, and his growing friendship with his housemates would become public knowledge. When Pedro succumbed to complications of AIDS in November 1994, news of his death was carried on every major network and made international headlines. Thousands of letters arrived from around the world. Even President Clinton applauded Pedro's bravery in speaking out to young people about AIDS prevention and self-esteem. Judd Winick, a struggling cartoonist, had also been chosen for that season of The Real World, and became Pedro's roommate and close friend. His cartoon memoir tells the story of their friendship and serves as a vivid memorial to a bright-eyed and gifted man who made more of his 22 years of life than most of us could make of 80. --Regina Marler ]]> 2000 5 0 false Mon Aug 03 00:00:00 -0700 2009 Sat Feb 14 11:05:26 -0800 2009 Tue Aug 04 06:12:10 -0700 2009
Original review here.

This graphic novel is about Pedro Zamora, a gay Cuban immigrant who contracted HIV at age 17, became an public speaker about AIDS, and died at age 22. He and the author, Judd Winick, were roommates on The Real World on MTV. They also became goo...more...]]> 13101512 129682 548934 0805064036 9780805064032 63 http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1175713388m/548934.jpg http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1175713388s/548934.jpg http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/548934.Pedro_and_Me 4.07 301 The Real World, set in San Francisco, Pedro Zamora would have lived and died quietly, a Cuban immigrant who became an AIDS educator after his HIV diagnosis at the age of 17. But in 1993, he and seven others were selected for the cast of The Real World, and Pedro's battle with AIDS, his irrepressible good nature, his love affair with Sean Sasser, and his growing friendship with his housemates would become public knowledge. When Pedro succumbed to complications of AIDS in November 1994, news of his death was carried on every major network and made international headlines. Thousands of letters arrived from around the world. Even President Clinton applauded Pedro's bravery in speaking out to young people about AIDS prevention and self-esteem. Judd Winick, a struggling cartoonist, had also been chosen for that season of The Real World, and became Pedro's roommate and close friend. His cartoon memoir tells the story of their friendship and serves as a vivid memorial to a bright-eyed and gifted man who made more of his 22 years of life than most of us could make of 80. --Regina Marler ]]> 2000 4 0 false Mon Jan 21 17:30:09 -0800 2008 Mon Jan 21 17:31:12 -0800 2008 more...]]> 11938408 445420 548934 0805064036 9780805064032 63 http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1175713388m/548934.jpg http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1175713388s/548934.jpg http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/548934.Pedro_and_Me 4.07 301 The Real World, set in San Francisco, Pedro Zamora would have lived and died quietly, a Cuban immigrant who became an AIDS educator after his HIV diagnosis at the age of 17. But in 1993, he and seven others were selected for the cast of The Real World, and Pedro's battle with AIDS, his irrepressible good nature, his love affair with Sean Sasser, and his growing friendship with his housemates would become public knowledge. When Pedro succumbed to complications of AIDS in November 1994, news of his death was carried on every major network and made international headlines. Thousands of letters arrived from around the world. Even President Clinton applauded Pedro's bravery in speaking out to young people about AIDS prevention and self-esteem. Judd Winick, a struggling cartoonist, had also been chosen for that season of The Real World, and became Pedro's roommate and close friend. His cartoon memoir tells the story of their friendship and serves as a vivid memorial to a bright-eyed and gifted man who made more of his 22 years of life than most of us could make of 80. --Regina Marler ]]> 2000 4 0 false Sun Apr 01 00:00:00 -0700 2007 Mon Jan 07 21:23:05 -0800 2008 Mon Jan 07 21:23:05 -0800 2008 more...]]> 38345030 1528976 548934 0805064036 9780805064032 63 http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1175713388m/548934.jpg http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1175713388s/548934.jpg http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/548934.Pedro_and_Me 4.07 301 The Real World, set in San Francisco, Pedro Zamora would have lived and died quietly, a Cuban immigrant who became an AIDS educator after his HIV diagnosis at the age of 17. But in 1993, he and seven others were selected for the cast of The Real World, and Pedro's battle with AIDS, his irrepressible good nature, his love affair with Sean Sasser, and his growing friendship with his housemates would become public knowledge. When Pedro succumbed to complications of AIDS in November 1994, news of his death was carried on every major network and made international headlines. Thousands of letters arrived from around the world. Even President Clinton applauded Pedro's bravery in speaking out to young people about AIDS prevention and self-esteem. Judd Winick, a struggling cartoonist, had also been chosen for that season of The Real World, and became Pedro's roommate and close friend. His cartoon memoir tells the story of their friendship and serves as a vivid memorial to a bright-eyed and gifted man who made more of his 22 years of life than most of us could make of 80. --Regina Marler ]]> 2000 5 0 false Fri Nov 21 00:00:00 -0800 2008 Fri Nov 21 17:04:43 -0800 2008 Fri Nov 21 17:09:31 -0800 2008 more...]]> 64285799 1722904 548934 0805064036 9780805064032 63 http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1175713388m/548934.jpg http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1175713388s/548934.jpg http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/548934.Pedro_and_Me 4.07 301 The Real World, set in San Francisco, Pedro Zamora would have lived and died quietly, a Cuban immigrant who became an AIDS educator after his HIV diagnosis at the age of 17. But in 1993, he and seven others were selected for the cast of The Real World, and Pedro's battle with AIDS, his irrepressible good nature, his love affair with Sean Sasser, and his growing friendship with his housemates would become public knowledge. When Pedro succumbed to complications of AIDS in November 1994, news of his death was carried on every major network and made international headlines. Thousands of letters arrived from around the world. Even President Clinton applauded Pedro's bravery in speaking out to young people about AIDS prevention and self-esteem. Judd Winick, a struggling cartoonist, had also been chosen for that season of The Real World, and became Pedro's roommate and close friend. His cartoon memoir tells the story of their friendship and serves as a vivid memorial to a bright-eyed and gifted man who made more of his 22 years of life than most of us could make of 80. --Regina Marler ]]> 2000 3 0 false Mon Jul 20 00:00:00 -0700 2009 Mon Jul 20 17:30:41 -0700 2009 Mon Jul 20 18:54:32 -0700 2009 more...]]> 66217095 2421576 548934 0805064036 9780805064032 63 http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1175713388m/548934.jpg http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1175713388s/548934.jpg http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/548934.Pedro_and_Me 4.07 301 The Real World, set in San Francisco, Pedro Zamora would have lived and died quietly, a Cuban immigrant who became an AIDS educator after his HIV diagnosis at the age of 17. But in 1993, he and seven others were selected for the cast of The Real World, and Pedro's battle with AIDS, his irrepressible good nature, his love affair with Sean Sasser, and his growing friendship with his housemates would become public knowledge. When Pedro succumbed to complications of AIDS in November 1994, news of his death was carried on every major network and made international headlines. Thousands of letters arrived from around the world. Even President Clinton applauded Pedro's bravery in speaking out to young people about AIDS prevention and self-esteem. Judd Winick, a struggling cartoonist, had also been chosen for that season of The Real World, and became Pedro's roommate and close friend. His cartoon memoir tells the story of their friendship and serves as a vivid memorial to a bright-eyed and gifted man who made more of his 22 years of life than most of us could make of 80. --Regina Marler ]]> 2000 4 1 false Thu Jul 30 00:00:00 -0700 2009 Tue Aug 04 17:03:51 -0700 2009 Tue Aug 04 17:18:43 -0700 2009 more...]]> 53207262 35523 548934 0805064036 9780805064032 63 http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1175713388m/548934.jpg http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1175713388s/548934.jpg http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/548934.Pedro_and_Me 4.07 301 The Real World, set in San Francisco, Pedro Zamora would have lived and died quietly, a Cuban immigrant who became an AIDS educator after his HIV diagnosis at the age of 17. But in 1993, he and seven others were selected for the cast of The Real World, and Pedro's battle with AIDS, his irrepressible good nature, his love affair with Sean Sasser, and his growing friendship with his housemates would become public knowledge. When Pedro succumbed to complications of AIDS in November 1994, news of his death was carried on every major network and made international headlines. Thousands of letters arrived from around the world. Even President Clinton applauded Pedro's bravery in speaking out to young people about AIDS prevention and self-esteem. Judd Winick, a struggling cartoonist, had also been chosen for that season of The Real World, and became Pedro's roommate and close friend. His cartoon memoir tells the story of their friendship and serves as a vivid memorial to a bright-eyed and gifted man who made more of his 22 years of life than most of us could make of 80. --Regina Marler ]]> 2000 3 0 false Sun Apr 19 00:00:00 -0700 2009 Sun Apr 19 03:58:52 -0700 2009 Sun Apr 19 05:53:19 -0700 2009 more...]]> 70982192 2040212 548934 0805064036 9780805064032 63 http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1175713388m/548934.jpg http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1175713388s/548934.jpg http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/548934.Pedro_and_Me 4.07 301 The Real World, set in San Francisco, Pedro Zamora would have lived and died quietly, a Cuban immigrant who became an AIDS educator after his HIV diagnosis at the age of 17. But in 1993, he and seven others were selected for the cast of The Real World, and Pedro's battle with AIDS, his irrepressible good nature, his love affair with Sean Sasser, and his growing friendship with his housemates would become public knowledge. When Pedro succumbed to complications of AIDS in November 1994, news of his death was carried on every major network and made international headlines. Thousands of letters arrived from around the world. Even President Clinton applauded Pedro's bravery in speaking out to young people about AIDS prevention and self-esteem. Judd Winick, a struggling cartoonist, had also been chosen for that season of The Real World, and became Pedro's roommate and close friend. His cartoon memoir tells the story of their friendship and serves as a vivid memorial to a bright-eyed and gifted man who made more of his 22 years of life than most of us could make of 80. --Regina Marler ]]> 2000 5 0 false Mon Oct 05 00:00:00 -0700 2009 Sat Sep 12 14:23:54 -0700 2009 Wed Oct 07 05:55:02 -0700 2009
I think that I was so touched, because I watched this season of the Real World with awe. This is when the Real World ...more...]]> 45877735 1992534 548934 0805064036 9780805064032 63 http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1175713388m/548934.jpg http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1175713388s/548934.jpg http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/548934.Pedro_and_Me 4.07 301 The Real World, set in San Francisco, Pedro Zamora would have lived and died quietly, a Cuban immigrant who became an AIDS educator after his HIV diagnosis at the age of 17. But in 1993, he and seven others were selected for the cast of The Real World, and Pedro's battle with AIDS, his irrepressible good nature, his love affair with Sean Sasser, and his growing friendship with his housemates would become public knowledge. When Pedro succumbed to complications of AIDS in November 1994, news of his death was carried on every major network and made international headlines. Thousands of letters arrived from around the world. Even President Clinton applauded Pedro's bravery in speaking out to young people about AIDS prevention and self-esteem. Judd Winick, a struggling cartoonist, had also been chosen for that season of The Real World, and became Pedro's roommate and close friend. His cartoon memoir tells the story of their friendship and serves as a vivid memorial to a bright-eyed and gifted man who made more of his 22 years of life than most of us could make of 80. --Regina Marler ]]> 2000 5 0 false Mon Feb 09 17:44:02 -0800 2009 Mon Feb 09 17:52:47 -0800 2009 more...]]> 49736404 1972799 548934 0805064036 9780805064032 63 http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1175713388m/548934.jpg http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1175713388s/548934.jpg http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/548934.Pedro_and_Me 4.07 301 The Real World, set in San Francisco, Pedro Zamora would have lived and died quietly, a Cuban immigrant who became an AIDS educator after his HIV diagnosis at the age of 17. But in 1993, he and seven others were selected for the cast of The Real World, and Pedro's battle with AIDS, his irrepressible good nature, his love affair with Sean Sasser, and his growing friendship with his housemates would become public knowledge. When Pedro succumbed to complications of AIDS in November 1994, news of his death was carried on every major network and made international headlines. Thousands of letters arrived from around the world. Even President Clinton applauded Pedro's bravery in speaking out to young people about AIDS prevention and self-esteem. Judd Winick, a struggling cartoonist, had also been chosen for that season of The Real World, and became Pedro's roommate and close friend. His cartoon memoir tells the story of their friendship and serves as a vivid memorial to a bright-eyed and gifted man who made more of his 22 years of life than most of us could make of 80. --Regina Marler ]]> 2000 4 0 false Tue Mar 17 00:00:00 -0700 2009 Wed Mar 18 21:10:13 -0700 2009 Wed Mar 18 21:12:34 -0700 2009 more...]]> 8 http://www.goodreads.com/book_link/follow/8?book_id=548934