Having had a cousin die from AIDS, I thought that's as close as I could get to it "hitting home" without being diagnosed myself, but I was wrong. During my read of this book I began to feel the emotions of the characters. As a woman, as a friend, and as a professional I empathized with each individual's sentiment. The book was realistic, honest, and motivational. AIDS is an epidemic and we all can become subjects to it, however, there is life after AIDS......Mrs. Ottey I solute you on a book well written!Sincerely,Tiffany A. TuckerFounder & Executive Director of Redemption Inc.www.redemptioninc.org