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- 2009007761 abstract "Weaving together her own story with straightforward questions and answers, the author explains the real ways that HIV/AIDS can be transmitted and explores the common experiences and emotions that might be encountered by friends and family members of someone who has the virus. She also discusses why HIV/AIDS is often still kept a secret and the importance of treating this condition like any other. With up-to-date medical information that has been thoroughly vetted by experts, this first-person narrative offers an invaluable look at what it is like to watch someone you know battle HIV/AIDS.".
- 2009007761 created "2009.".
- 2009007761 date "2009".
- 2009007761 date "2009.".
- 2009007761 dateCopyrighted "2009.".
- 2009007761 description "Includes bibliographical references (p. 95-98) and index.".
- 2009007761 description "Weaving together her own story with straightforward questions and answers, the author explains the real ways that HIV/AIDS can be transmitted and explores the common experiences and emotions that might be encountered by friends and family members of someone who has the virus. She also discusses why HIV/AIDS is often still kept a secret and the importance of treating this condition like any other. With up-to-date medical information that has been thoroughly vetted by experts, this first-person narrative offers an invaluable look at what it is like to watch someone you know battle HIV/AIDS.".
- 2009007761 description "Why I wrote this book: the still hidden world of HIV/AIDS in America -- Quicksand: Jay's diagnosis -- False fears: ways the virus is not spread -- Trapped by stigma: keeping Jay's secret -- Hit by a ton of bricks: the emotional toll -- Slowly stealing life: Jay's treatment and side effects -- Lifelines: still be a friend -- Many small deaths: Jay's final days -- Vision of hope: another family story.".
- 2009007761 extent "103 p. ;".
- 2009007761 identifier "0763615897".
- 2009007761 identifier "9780763615895".
- 2009007761 identifier 2009007761-d.html.
- 2009007761 issued "2009".
- 2009007761 issued "2009.".
- 2009007761 language "eng".
- 2009007761 publisher "Somerville, Mass. : Candlewick Press,".
- 2009007761 subject "616.97/92 22".
- 2009007761 subject "AIDS (Disease) Patients Mental health.".
- 2009007761 subject "AIDS (Disease) Transmission.".
- 2009007761 subject "AIDS phobia.".
- 2009007761 subject "RC606.6 .Q45 2009".
- 2009007761 tableOfContents "Why I wrote this book: the still hidden world of HIV/AIDS in America -- Quicksand: Jay's diagnosis -- False fears: ways the virus is not spread -- Trapped by stigma: keeping Jay's secret -- Hit by a ton of bricks: the emotional toll -- Slowly stealing life: Jay's treatment and side effects -- Lifelines: still be a friend -- Many small deaths: Jay's final days -- Vision of hope: another family story.".
- 2009007761 title "Quicksand : HIV/AIDS in our lives / Anonymous.".
- 2009007761 type "text".