The AIDS Book : Creating a Positive Approach

Library Journal

Hay offers a positive approach to handling the HIV Positive/ARC (Aids Related Complex)/AIDS diagnosis. Beginning with an examination of Western attitudes towards ``dis-ease'' in general, she thoroughly explains what AIDS is and what can be done about it. She then explores the problems gay men and others encounter when they are diagnosed with AIDS, castigating society's view of AIDS as a ``gay disease.'' Hay argues that accepting the disease is a way of fighting it. She emphasizes the immense power of the mind over the body, encouraging the use of affirmation, visualization, relaxation, meditation, and nutrition as ways of stabilizing the immune system. Included are notes on alternate therapies and a resource list of books, audio and video tapes, and support groups. Highly recommended.-- Kevin M. Roddy, Oakland P.L., Cal.