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Positive

Paige Rawl
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Positive

Nonfiction | Autobiography / Memoir | Adult | Published in 2014

Book Brief

Paige Rawl

Positive

Nonfiction | Autobiography / Memoir | Adult | Published in 2014
Book Details
Pages

288

Format

Autobiography / Memoir • Nonfiction

Setting

2010s

Publication Year

2014

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

12-18 years

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Super Short Summary

In Positive: A Memoir by Paige Rawl, Rawl recounts her experience growing up with HIV, disclosing her status to a friend in middle school, and subsequently facing severe bullying and ostracization. She details the social and emotional challenges she endured, including a suicide attempt, and ultimately advocates for better education and compassionate treatment of those living with HIV. The memoir contains sensitive topics, including bullying and a suicide attempt.

Inspirational

Heartwarming

Hopeful

Emotional

Challenging

Reviews & Readership

4.3

3,628 ratings

84%

Loved it

13%

Mixed feelings

3%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

Positive by Paige Rawl is a compelling memoir that resonates deeply due to Rawl's courage and resilience in facing HIV-related stigma. Readers praise the book for its honesty and inspiring message. However, some feel that the narrative occasionally lacks depth and the prose can be simplistic. Overall, it is an impactful and motivating read for both young adults and adults alike.

Who should read this

Who Should Read Positive?

A reader who would enjoy Positive by Paige Rawl is likely to be drawn to true stories of resilience, courage, and overcoming adversity. Comparable to readers of A Child Called "It" by Dave Pelzer and The Diary of a Young Girl by Anne Frank, they appreciate personal memoirs that inspire and evoke empathy, particularly those addressing health and social challenges.

4.3

3,628 ratings

84%

Loved it

13%

Mixed feelings

3%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

288

Format

Autobiography / Memoir • Nonfiction

Setting

2010s

Publication Year

2014

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

12-18 years

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