The Other Pandemic: An AIDS Memoir
School year: Year 10, Year 8, Year 9
No. of pages 176
Published: 2023
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"The Other Pandemic: An AIDS Memoir" by Lynn Curlee is a poignant and deeply personal exploration of the AIDS epidemic through the lens of the author's experiences and loss. The memoir chronicles Curlee's life as a gay man during the height of the crisis, intertwining his own journey with the stories of friends and loved ones affected by the disease. With raw honesty, Curlee reflects on the emotional toll, societal stigma, and the fight for dignity and understanding in a time of fear and uncertainty. This powerful narrative serves as both a personal testament and a broader commentary on resilience and love amid tragedy. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].
This book is aimed at children at US 7th grade+.
This book has been graded for interest at 12 years.
There are 176 pages in this book.
It is aimed at Young Adult readers. The term Young Adult (YA) is used for books which have the following characteristics: (1) aimed at ages 12-18 years, US grades 7-12, UK school years 8-15, (2) around 50-75k words long, (3) main character is aged 12-18 years, (4) topics include self-reflection, internal conflict vs external, analyzing life and its meaning, (5) point of view is often in the first person, and (6) swearing, violence, romance and sexuality are allowed.
This book was published in 2023 by Charlesbridge Publishing, U. S. .
Lynn Curlee, who received a Robert F. Sibert Informational Honor Book Award for Brooklyn Bridge, comes from a family of intense sports fans. His other books include Liberty, Ships of the Air, Into the Ice: The Story of Arctic Exploration, Rushmore, The Seven Wonders of the Ancient World, Capital, and, most recently, Parthenon. He lives on the North Fork of Long Island, New York. Lynn Curlee, who received a Robert F. Sibert Informational Honor Book Award for Brooklyn Bridge, comes from a family of intense sports fans. His other books include Liberty, Ships of the Air, Into the Ice: The Story of Arctic Exploration, Rushmore, The Seven Wonders of the Ancient World, Capital, and, most recently, Parthenon. He lives on the North Fork of Long Island, New York.