This Terrible True Thing: A Visual Novel In the midst of the tumultuous 1990s, a young girl named Danielle Silver is forced to confront the harsh realities of her father's HIV diagnosis and the devastating impact it has on her life. This Terrible True Thing: A Visual Novel, written by Jenny Laden, is a powerful and poignant exploration of grief, love, and resilience, told through a unique blend of illustrations, poetry, and journal entries. As Danielle navigates the challenges of high school in Philadelphia, she must also come to terms with her father's illness and the stigma surrounding it. Her once-perfect family is now torn apart, and Danielle finds herself struggling to reconcile her own emotions with the overwhelming fear and sadness that threatens to consume her. Throughout the story, Laden masterfully weaves together the complex emotions of adolescence with the stark reality of a deadly disease, creating a narrative that is both heartbreaking and hopeful. With each turn of the page, readers are taken on an intimate journey into Danielle's inner world, where they witness the raw emotion and vulnerability of a young woman grappling with the unfathomable. The visual elements of the novel add depth and texture to the story, making it feel like a multimedia experience.

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