LovedBecause of how expansive this book is I would recommend it for people that already have a basic understanding of the AIDS epidemic. If you are just trying to dip your toe into this topic for the first time this would not be what I would recommend, but if you're looking to get that deeper dive this is absolutely what you should read.
LikedI gave it three stars, but why I think it deserves to be on here is because I do keep thinking about it, just the experience of this book. It's very intense, but I just really loved the formatting and so if you're looking for a memoir that does something a little different I would definitely check this one out.
LovedI think another interesting part of this book is that Janet was born in the early 80s so you're getting a look at LGBTQ+ culture in Hawai’i specifically in the late 90s, early 2000s, which is something I've never experienced and so I enjoyed that sort of window into what things were like there at that time. If you haven't heard of this book before or you've seen it around and you're just looking for that little nudge to pick it up, I highly recommend that you do so.
LovedIt is still just generally an excellent resource. It does also have further readings and resources suggested in the back if you want to extend beyond what this book has to offer. I do just think this should be recommended reading for anybody who is part of the LGBTQ community or wants to be an ally.
LovedWhen I read it I gave it four and a half out of five stars.
