The Truth About Herpes

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Summary: Covered most of my questions
Review: I think the book was well written and I liked the author's writing style. Its a little outdated though. I would like to see an updated edition with more data on the newer anti herpes drugs such as Valtrex. Its been 5 years, so its time to get some newer information out there.

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Summary: Covered most of my questions
Review: Sometimes genital herpes can feel like a life sentence. And an occasionally itchy one at that. I experienced bitterness over the person who gave it to me and for 10 years people have resented me for having it. They believe it's a punishment for promiscuity when in fact I only had three serious partners and one gave it to me.

This book is awesome! It has all the fax AND good advice about handling herpes. I am more confident about just coming out and saying yes I am herpes sufferer please understand my perspective. I am not a leper. I FEEL A LOT BETTER AND KNOW ONE DAY I WILL FIND SOMEONE. highly recomended

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Summary: The best I have found.
Review: This book is a comprehensive collection of questions that a person (infected or not) probably has. And there are questions that may not have even been thought of.

Stepehen Sacks "speaks" to the reader in a way that is humane and almost comforting. He answers these questions and presents the facts in a straightforward, realistic, non-judgemental and responsible way.

Some things this book explains are:

Symptoms.

Medical aspects of infection/ reinfection (in a way easily understood by those not in the medical profession.)

Type 1 vs. Type 2.

Means of transmission.

Management of the virus.

Asymptomatic vs. having symptoms and not knowing it.

Herpes and cancer.

It also addresses pshcological concerns and neonatal concerns.

It contains color plates that visually exemplify the virus.

This book will allow those who read it to have the knowledge they need to protect themselves and their loved ones.

Read this book with your highligter and a notepad by your side.

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Summary: This book saved my life . . . my self-esteem, marriage, etc!
Review: This book is very informative. I learned more from this book than I did from the multitude of web sites on the subject. It's THE book to give to someone close who doesn't understand the disease.