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Did you know that HIV infection is the ninth leading cause of death in adults ages 25-44? Because the average period of time from HIV infection to the development of AIDS is 10 years, most young adults with full-blown AIDS were likely infected as adolescents. Of the new HIV/AIDS cases this year alone, 60% will be young African Americans between the ages of 13-19. No matter how astonishing the statistical facts are, young people still think it can't happen to them, and therefore, will take any risk. Because of that risk, I have self-published a book called Can Broken Wings Still Fly?. My book addresses the issues of HIV/AIDS as well as teen pregnancy. It candidly looks at how AIDS and teen pregnancy are affecting our teens today and meticulously weaves the subject matter into a riveting story. Sasha Campbell is a very studious and mature seventeen-year-old. Tauryn Miller, her younger sister, is an average tenth grader who thinks she has it going on until she comes face to face with death. Sasha willingly goes through the fire with her younger sister as she confronts the possibilities of being pregnant and HIV positive. Sasha develops a strong relationship with God and draws on the teachings of her grandmother to find the strength she needs to help her sister. The book also features two original poems, A Been There, Done That Sistah! and Sex Is Like Magic that are written in rhyme. The words flow in a rhythm that continues to enlighten and engage the reader into more stunning awareness of AIDS and teen pregnancy. Books are also available at Davis Kidd Bookstores. |
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