The First Year--HIV: An Essential Guide for the Newly Diagnosed

by Brett Grodeck, M.D. Daniel S. Berger (Foreword)

Close to one million people are infected with HIV—the virus that causes AIDS—in the U.S., and though in the last ten years therapies have been developed to successfully fight both the HIV infection and its associated illnesses, the physical and emotional tolls are devastating. In the tradition of the other titles in the First Year™ series, The First Year™—HIV uses a unique approach—guiding readers through their first seven days following diagnosis, then the next three weeks of their first month, and finally the next eleven months of their first year—to provide answers and advice that will help everyone newly diagnosed with HIV come to terms with their condition and the lifestyle changes that accompany it. Starting with the day of diagnosis, author Brett Grodeck provides vital information about the nature of HIV, choosing the right doctors, treatment options, coping mechanisms, holistic alternatives, and much more. The First Year™—HIV will be a supportive and educational resource for everyone who wants to take an active role in the management of their condition.

320 pages, Paperback

First published June 1, 2003

Reviews

[Ava West · Rating 5 out of 5]

Really good starter book to learn with!

[Caitlin Body · Rating 3 out of 5]

I read this book in my AIDS class in college. It was a very interesting to read about the first year of HIV. Just reading it on the Chicago CTA people noticed me but not for the right reasons. People already judging me because I was reading a book about having HIV. If people can't read a book about it imagine what it must be like having HIV/AIDS. I would recommend this book to people with or with out HIV/AIDS.

[Stephy · Rating 4 out of 5]

A lot more useful and hopeful than books discussing HIV and AIDS were twenty-five years ago. Highly recommended for people with a confirmed diagnosis, And those who care about and for them. Read this book.

[Christy · Rating 3 out of 5]

Picked this up for free and read it because I like to read medical stuff. I learned a lot about HIV, but a lot of it was dumbed-down, and it was horribly edited (I found at least four errors in the text). I hope there is an updated version, because things have advanced in the last ten years.

[Tammy Williams · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great book

[John Blase · Rating 4 out of 5]

It is a good read for anyone wanting to learn about living with HIV and the first year of recovery

[Tom Taylor · Rating 5 out of 5]

When u I was first diagnosed with HIV this book was extremely helpful, and laid many of my fears to rest!