The surprisingly hopeful story of how a straight, non
promiscuous, everyday girl contracted HIV and how she
manages to stay upbeat, inspired, and more positive about
life than ever before
At nineteen years of age, Marvelyn Brown was lying in a stark
white hospital bed at Tennessee Christian Medical Center,
feeling hopeless. A former top track and basketball athlete, she
was in the best shape of her life, but she was battling a sudden
illness in the intensive care unit. Doctors had no idea what was
going on. It never occurred to Brown that she might be HIV
positive.
Having unprotected sex with her Prince Charming had set into
swift motion a set of circumstances that not only landed her in
the fight of her life, but also alienated her from her
community. Rather than give up, however, Brown found a reason to
fight and a reason to live.
The Naked Truth is an inspirational memoir that shares
how an everyday teen refused to give up on herself, even as
others would forsake her. More, it's a cautionary tale that
every parent, guidance counselor, and young adult should read.
