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“As forthright as its title, this novel deals directly with the reality of AIDS—effectively and affectingly…These siblings—and the relationship between them—are unusually believable. The impact of the novel’s sad but ultimately uplifting ending is emotional without being mawkish, and the reader is advised to have several hankies on hand.” Kirkus “Sensitive and informative.” School Library Journal “…will provide readers with information about AIDS and an opportunity to empathize with those affected by it…” Booklist “Gripping as well as poignant, this book is a tribute to all families who nurse a loved one through the final months of a fatal illness, especially one as devastating as AIDS. Davis does not sugarcoat the illness and its effects upon other family members…A realistic, accurate portrait of the caretaking families that love people with AIDS.” Family Life Matters “…gracefully avoids the trap of so much young adult fiction; the too-obvious theme and labored moral. Certain possibilities remain unexplored and the reader is left wondering what happens next in the characters’ lives. This is not a story about the clinical aspects of AIDS, but about dealing with loss and growing up….well worth reading, by teacher and student alike.” Sex, Etc. “Author Deborah Davis does a fantastic job tackling a touchy subject. Above all, her theme of unconditional love shines through. Although Davis’s writing is crafted for a younger audience, My Brother Has AIDS is a story that all teenagers should read.” “A wonderful and important book from a strong, new voice.” | |||||||
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