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Summary: Wow. Thanks.
Review: Judd Winick has done an excellent job presenting in a condensed version the story of Pedro and his mission, friends and family. Judd's obvious love and respect for Pedro and his deep comprehension of Pedro's mission has allowed him to present this inspiring yet difficult story in manner that teaches the reader about courage, strength of character, the beauty of family and friendship, and the importance of knowledge.Since first 'meeting' Pedro through RW I knew that his story and work were very important. I think that this book will serve his memory well while continuing Pedro's work of teaching people the importance of knowledge, respect for others and ourselves. Good job Judd. I think Pedro would be pleased and proud!
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Summary: So Very Lame
Review: MTV's "The Real World" has always been about anything but - an artificial construct designed to hold the limited attention spans of the TRL generation. For the show's third season, the producers made a casting decision that was part social conscience, part rank exploitation. The casting of Pedro Zamora, an HIV-infected gay Cuban-American, was a move designed to not only educate people about HIV/AIDS, but also to provide some drama into the program, as housemates were forced to deal with the disease head-on. While surly bike meesenger Puck was often cruel to Pedro, at least he wasn't a hypocrite. Sensitive cartoonist Judd Winnick, on the other hand, came to regard himself as Pedro's champion, and after Zamora's death, which was no doubt hastened by the stresses of the show, as the torchbearer for AIDS education. After failing as a comic artist, Judd got himself a book deal, and this self-righteously self-serving graphic memoir is the result. Badly drawn, horribly written, the book's good intentions are laid waste by Winnick's lame execution. The message is decidedly mixed, as Pedro is painted as a sainted martyr, rather than as a victim of his own indiscriminate sexual practices. Also glossed over is his somewhat overbearing, annoying personality. Oh, well. Judd, your fifteen minutes are up.
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Summary: Buy this book
Review: Rarely, if ever, do I encounter something that I just find so utterly wonderful in every sense of the word that there are simply not words adequate enough to describe how truly special said thing is. This book is one of those things. It is a touching, deeply moving, honest, open and caring portrayal of friendship, love, heartbreak, loss, and finding joy even when things seem their bleakest. It is an incredible testament to the life of a young man who died far too soon. In the two days I have read this book, I have read it over and over again... Anything more that I could say would just degenerate into babble. Buy this book. It is worth every penny.
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Summary: Heart and Hope
Review: Simply put, in writing and drawing "Pedro and Me", Judd Winick has produced one of the best books I've read in the year 2000. Part auto-biography, part comic book, part social issues, Winick manages to blend it all together in this stunning literary tribute to a "hero" of the AIDS generation. The book recounts the days before, during, and after the tulmultous months spent living in the crazy house "Real World" house in San Franscisco. We learn a little bit about Judd growing up, and how he came to be a "bleeding heart liberal". But here is the first suprise! Coming to learn that he might be living with a gay man with AIDS, Judd is forced to confront not only his own fears about the disease, but his own prejudices about everything. That I believe is the complete brilliance of his story. He shows us his own growth, not in a preachy, "you-need-to-do-this" way, but in an honest "this-is-what-happened-to-me" way. It is through his honest struggles that we as readers are carried through with him. But lets not forget Pedro in this as the engine that powers the story. We see a deeper Pedro not shown in the show, a sicker Pedro, a frail Pedro that is truly struggling on a daily basis with his health. We see a human Pedro, instead of his role on the show, "gay man with AIDS". The respect and love Judd has for Pedro comes across beautifully in the book, and we love both of them all the more. Don't worry, you need not have seen the Real World San Francisco shows to be impacted by this book. Judd draws us a portrait of his own Real World, with the hopes and the joys and the pain for all of us to share and see. And we leave his book "Pedro and Me" truly transformed about how we see and act in our own Real Worlds. Thanks, Judd. And thank you Pedro.
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Summary: Heart and Hope
Review: Simply put, in writing and drawing "Pedro and Me", Judd Winick has produced one of the best books I've read in the year 2000. Part auto-biography, part comic book, part social issues, Winick manages to blend it all together in this stunning literary tribute to a "hero" of the AIDS generation. The book recounts the days before, during, and after the tulmultous months spent living in the crazy house "Real World" house in San Franscisco. We learn a little bit about Judd growing up, and how he came to be a "bleeding heart liberal". But here is the first suprise! Coming to learn that he might be living with a gay man with AIDS, Judd is forced to confront not only his own fears about the disease, but his own prejudices about everything. That I believe is the complete brilliance of his story. He shows us his own growth, not in a preachy, "you-need-to-do-this" way, but in an honest "this-is-what-happened-to-me" way. It is through his honest struggles that we as readers are carried through with him. But lets not forget Pedro in this as the engine that powers the story. We see a deeper Pedro not shown in the show, a sicker Pedro, a frail Pedro that is truly struggling on a daily basis with his health. We see a human Pedro, instead of his role on the show, "gay man with AIDS". The respect and love Judd has for Pedro comes across beautifully in the book, and we love both of them all the more. Don't worry, you need not have seen the Real World San Francisco shows to be impacted by this book. Judd draws us a portrait of his own Real World, with the hopes and the joys and the pain for all of us to share and see. And we leave his book "Pedro and Me" truly transformed about how we see and act in our own Real Worlds. Thanks, Judd. And thank you Pedro.
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Summary: Arrogant Jerk
Review: The author of this book comes off as a pompous ass and opportunist. The author's knowledge of his subject derives from the artificial interaction he had with Pedro on the television show, "The Real World", that lasted a few months time. "The Real World" has become a launching pad for self-promoting opportunists like Winick obtain a little go at fame and fortune. Winick trivializes and exploits his subject. I just hope that the proceeds are going to Pedro's family.
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Summary: AWESOME!!!
Review: This book is the best book I've ever read. It's the only book that I can read over and over again. It changed me and how I look on life. I've lost a friend who I loved and still love dearly. I feel that this book should be read by everyone. Its AWESOME!!!
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Summary: Great Book, Good for Health Care People
Review: This is a great book that will keep you interested. It has good educational points about AIDS and related thing that, intertwined with the storyline, create an interesting and educational book all at once.
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Summary: terrible! waste of money, DO NOT BUY
Review: this is a the worst self-serving tripe I've read. I'm all for AIDS awareness, but to shroud oneself behind a valid cause all to further ones own career and for profit pretending that they've "done something" is despicable. If this author actually felt so concerned he'd donate 100% of the proceeds to AIDS research. It also concerns me that children could read this and think that promiscuity is alright. As long as sex is safe it's ok - WRONG! ...
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Summary: Pedro and Me.
Review: This is a very compelling book. If you ever saw the Real World San Francisco, this give you more insight of what happen when the cameras were turned off. Judd Winnick was a friend to Pedro Zamora. Judd had to deal with losing a good friend to a deadly disease (AIDS) that at that time we knew nothing of. This a really good book. I read this book in two days and couldn't stop crying. I recommend this book to everyone. Judd Winnick, thank you for keeping Pedro Zamora's memory alive.
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