Take These Broken Wings and Learn to Fly; Take These Broken Wings and Learn to Fly The AIDS Support Book for Patients, Family And Friends

Dietz, Steven D. & M. Jane Parker Hicks

ISBN 10: 0943173418 / ISBN 13: 9780943173412

Published by Harbinger House, 1989

About this Item

8.20 X 5.50 X 0.50 inches; 147 pages.

Seller Inventory # 314589

Bibliographic Details

• Title: Take These Broken Wings and Learn to Fly; Take These Broken Wings and Learn to Fly The AIDS Support Book for Patients, Family And Friends
• Publisher: Harbinger House
• Publication Date: 1989
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0943173418
• ISBN 13: 9780943173412
• Binding: Paperback
• Condition: Good

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Synopsis

Combines the most up-to-date medical knowledge with expert psychological counsel

Reviews

This book is essentially a manual for survival for the family and friends of People with AIDS (PWAs). Dietz and Hicks demystify the HIV test procedure, explaining it in detail. They also explore the political, social, and medical ramifications of dealing with an HIV positive test result or AIDS diagnosis, sharing the diagnosis with family and friends, and making the difficult decision whether or not to continue working after diagnosis. The authors urge PWAs to maintain a positive, proactive mental state as a way to fight the disease and emphasize turning negative feelings into positive action. Sections on choosing physicians, support groups, and counselors are included. With glossary, advocacy resources list, and AIDS hotline numbers for all 50 states and U.S. territories. Dietz and Hicks's calm, rational tone make this essential for most collections.
- Kevin M. Roddy, Oakland P.L., Cal.
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