Positively Me - Daring To Live And Love Beyond HIV (Paperback)

Born in Qqeberha in the 1990s, popular Aids activist Nozibele Mayaba’s upbringing was one of struggle and strife. She was raised by the tough hand of her mother in the confines of a strict Christian household. Nozibele strove to be the “good girl” that everyone adores to win her mother’s approval and the affection of her absent father.

She lived by the book and was steered by her faith. Hers becomes a life of firsts. She is the first person in her family to travel overseas. The first to graduate from university. It is also her first love, with his infectious smile that infected her with HIV.

This diagnosis throws her life into disarray. Fearing stigma and feeling the need to maintain her “good girl” image, she kept her status a secret. However, she soon succumbed to depression. It is in the aftermath, when she picks up the broken pieces of her life that she finds purpose in all the pain she has endured.

She went public with her story in a video that when viral and launched her onto a new path. Nozibele, who has since gotten married and recently became a mother, has made it her mission to hold open conversations about her journey living with HIV.

Told with gut wrenching honesty, Nozibele is at her most vulnerable in this brave account about what it means to live and love beyond HIV.

General

Imprint:	Jonathan Ball Publishers
Release date:	May 2024
Authors:	Nozibele Mayaba • Sue Nyathi
Dimensions:	330 x 150 x 20mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Paperback - Trade
ISBN-13:	978-1-77619-338-7
Categories:	Books > Health, Home & Family > Family & health > Coping with personal problems > General Books > Social sciences > Sociology, social studies > Social issues > Illness & addiction: social aspects > AIDS: social aspects Books > Local Author Showcase > Biography Books > Promotion > South African Top 50 Promotions > Loadshedding > Books > Lifestyle & Cookery Promotions > Loadshedding > Books > Social & Politics
LSN:	1-77619-338-5
Barcode:	9781776193387

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Sat, 18 May 2024 | Review by: Nosizwe C.

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Mind opening

Mon, 20 May 2024 | Review by: Asemahle M.

I enjoyed the read so much and completed the book within five days of receiving it. Related to so much of her story. A compelling read it is, value for money.

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