The Truth about Herpes [Paperback]

Stephen L. Sacks (Author)

Product Details

• Paperback: 316 pages
• Publisher: Gordon Soules Book Publishers; 4 edition (January 1997)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0919574661
• ISBN-13: 978-0919574663
• Product Dimensions: 8.5 x 5.6 x 0.9 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.1 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (7 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #539,808 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
  • #19 in Books > Health, Fitness & Dieting > Disorders & Diseases > Herpes
  • #65 in Books > Health, Fitness & Dieting > Disorders & Diseases > Genitourinary & STDs

Customer Reviews

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55 of 57 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars If you or someone you love has herpes... Read this book !!!, July 6, 1998

By A Customer

This review is from: The Truth about Herpes (Paperback)

This book not only explains and informs about the physical aspects of herpes better than any other I have ever seen, but it also places all of this information within a "ethically and morally neutral" framework, in which the reader has the choice and is presented with alternative perspectives about how to come to grips with their own infection.... the risk to others... to tell or not to tell... did my partner cheat on me... all of these important questions which are raised by herpes (in addition to the physical ones) are addressed in this book. If you read this book, you will be less risk to others, and you will have made important decisions about your life from an informed perspective. Don't delay... this is a wonderful book.

124 of 136 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars The best I have found., August 27, 1998

By A Customer

This review is from: The Truth about Herpes (Paperback)

This book is a comprehensive collection of questions that a person (infected or not) probably has. And there are questions that may not have even been thought of.

Stepehen Sacks "speaks" to the reader in a way that is humane and almost comforting. He answers these questions and presents the facts in a straightforward, realistic, non-judgemental and responsible way.

Some things this book explains are:

Symptoms.

Medical aspects of infection/ reinfection (in a way easily understood by those not in the medical profession.)

Type 1 vs. Type 2.

Means of transmission.

Management of the virus.

Asymptomatic vs. having symptoms and not knowing it.

Herpes and cancer.

It also addresses pshcological concerns and neonatal concerns.

It contains color plates that visually exemplify the virus.

This book will allow those who read it to have the knowledge they need to protect themselves and their loved ones.

Read this book with your highligter and a notepad by your side.

37 of 40 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars This book saved my life . . . my self-esteem, marriage, etc!, July 24, 1998

By A Customer

This review is from: The Truth about Herpes (Paperback)

This book is very informative. I learned more from this book than I did from the multitude of web sites on the subject. It's THE book to give to someone close who doesn't understand the disease.