At Risk

by Alice Hoffman

First published 1988

When 11-year-old Amanda is diagnosed with AIDS, her family's world is shattered. As they navigate the uncertainty and stigma of this new reality, they must find the strength to keep their family together. With her parents on the brink of collapse, Amanda's courage in the face of her illness becomes a beacon of hope. "At Risk" is a poignant tale of a family's unbreakable bond in the darkest of times.

Genres: fiction, medical, contemporary, family-drama

Vibes: emotional-atmospheric, intimate, thought-provoking

Tropes: family-drama, medical-trauma

Setting: New England

300 pages · Hardcover · G K Hall & Co

Content warnings: medical-trauma

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