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The Truth About Herpes (Paperback)

by Stephen L. Sacks (Author)
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  • Paperback: 316 pages
  • Publisher: Gordon Soules Book Publishers; 4 edition (May 1997)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 0919574661
  • ISBN-13: 978-0919574663
  • Product Dimensions: 8.4 x 5.3 x 0.9 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 1 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
  • Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars See all reviews (8 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.com Sales Rank: #269,731 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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    #40 in  Books > Health, Mind & Body > Disorders & Diseases > Genitourinary & STDs

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53 of 55 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars If you or someone you love has herpes... Read this book !!!, July 7, 1998
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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.
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124 of 136 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars The best I have found., August 27, 1998
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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.

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34 of 37 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
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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.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Very informative
Considering it was written by one of the most well read scientists in the herpes community, it was very easy to follow. Scientific yet personable. Read more
Published 3 months ago by David Michalek

5.0 out of 5 stars comforting
This book was a lifesaver for me when i found out i was diagnosed as a type 1 carrier of the disease. Read more
Published 7 months ago by Scherrie K. Jackson

2.0 out of 5 stars Once comprehensive but now outdated
The most recent edition of this book is now nearly 10 years old. In the medical field, that is a huge amount of time. Read more
Published on August 9, 2006 by Reader

4.0 out of 5 stars Covered most of my questions
I think the book was well written and I liked the author's writing style. Its a little outdated though. Read more
Published on February 5, 2003

5.0 out of 5 stars I am not a leper. read this book
Sometimes genital herpes can feel like a life sentence. And an occasionally itchy one at that. I experienced bitterness over the person who gave it to me and for 10 years people... Read more
Published on November 1, 2002 by Colin B. Mitzel

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