Can Broken Wings Still Fly?

By Damita E. Shaw

Did you know that HIV infection is the ninth leading cause of death in adults ages 25-44? No matter how astonishing the statistical facts are, young people still think it can't happen to them, and... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0970976402
• ISBN13: 9780970976406
• Release Date: January 2002
• Publisher: Say It Mean It Publishing
• Length: 90 Pages
• Weight: 0.40 lbs.
• Dimensions: 5.5" x 8.5"

Customer Reviews

Share with your Teens

Can Broken Wings Still Fly? touches upon a subject many people don't discuss. HIV/AIDS is admittedly a sensitive subject that people are uncomfortable engaging in dialogue about so this book for teenagers is well received and should be read by teens, discussed with their parents and shared with others. Author Damita Shaw is a dynamic public speaker. Her passion for her work of writing positive stories for both children and teens is reflective both in her oral and written presentations Meet Tauryn Miller and Sasha Campbell, two sisters who are sharing a potentially horrible secret. Tauryn fears her one time sexual encounter with a guy who has contracted HIV might have given this disease to her. She confides in her older sister Sasha and together they explore the disease and experience the testing process and the agonizing wait for test results. The bonds of siblings, the love of family and trust in one another pave the way for Tauryn to be honest with her actions and face her fears and stand the consequences. Can Broken Wings Still Fly? is a valuable teaching tool for teens. The easy writing style, and the in depth look at a horrific disease without a "preachy" nature will encourage teens to read and pass along to their friends. Parents can learn how to better communicate with teens during difficult time period in their lives by taking time to read this book as well. The two poems, which are an added bonus, also accentuate the point.