It Happened to Nancy
By An Anonymous Teenager
-pgs: 241
A sad tale of a young girl who is befriended by a young man who forcibly rapes her. She is afraid of who to tell because she is unsure if she was actually raped or if she caused the rape to occur herself. She is very confused. Finally, she admits the truth to her mother and begins to move past this horrific time in her life. Several months later, she discovers that she has contracted the HIV virus from this forcibly rape. The rest of the story explains her experiences with this disease and how her life changes. It is a very interesting story because it is truthful. From a young girl’s diary, one sees the real horrors of this disease. This story is very enlightening and should be read by all young adults to understand the effects of this disease. In addition, it should help them understand the negative consequences of casual sex, casual drug use, etc. A hard read but one that is full of valuable information.