‘Relax! You’re taking big chances by sleeping with so many men. There is a disease out there that is going to kill thousands of people in this country if we don’t change our attitude. I hope you at least use condoms when you sleep with all those guys.’
Vavine wondered how may of them used condoms all the time. How many of these girls were, like her, already on death row!

This is the inspiring story of a young girl who through no fault of her own, finds herself with an HIV death sentence. From a young age she has to battle her way through prejudice, chauvinism, superstition and violence. Her journey in life takes her from the village to the city and through the world of drugs, corruption, crime and prostitution. David Lornie, award-winning jounalist with the Post Courier has created this powerful story of courage and determination in the hope that it will increase awareness of the horrifying threat of HIV/AIDS.

By David Lornie

Published by Dwyers Pacific Press Pty Ltd

Coresspondence to; P.O.Box 101, Darnum 3822 Victoria

Copyright © Dwyers Pacific Press Pty Ltd

First published in 2008

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