From School Library Journal
Grade 7-12-A caring, to-the-point book that dispells rumors and myths about the virus and disease, and attempts to prepare readers for the changes and problems they will face during and after a parent's illness. Draimin also addresses having a sibling with AIDS and includes a list of ways to be a friend to someone with the disease, written by children with HIV. The section on death begins with the statement, "This chapter is a tough one. Read it when you are ready. It may be helpful to read it with a friend." It goes on to discuss hospice help, viewing the body, funeral planning, and grieving. Brief, fictitious scenarios interspersed throughout the book clarify the presentation. The author remains objective throughout, except in her discussion of how AIDS is different from other viral diseases; she makes it clear that the government, schools, and parents have not done enough to educate people about the spread of HIV. The volume includes a glossary, a list of hotlines, and a thorough index. A list of resources for further reading contains materials aimed specifically at teens and sources for free pamphlets.
Dona Weisman, Northeast Texas Library System, Garland
Copyright 1993 Reed Business Information, Inc.
Dona Weisman, Northeast Texas Library System, Garland
Copyright 1993 Reed Business Information, Inc.
Product Description
Forthright treatment of the many concerns of children whose parent or parents have HIV or AIDS, including how the virus is transmitted, whom to tell, seeking advice, what to do in hospitals, and how to say goodbye. Includes a list of AIDS-related hotlines.
