BOOK REVIEW: “DRAG ON”: A TRUE EXPERIENCE OF OLUSIJI BALOGUN
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BOOK REVIEW: “DRAG ON”: A TRUE EXPERIENCE OF OLUSIJI BALOGUN
…Balogun challenges stigma, critiques systemic failures, and advocates a more compassionate approach to the epidemic.
Drag On by Olusiji Balogun is a bold, informative, and deeply personal book that sheds light on HIV/AIDS from a unique perspective.
By combining his life experiences with well-researched facts
Balogun challenges stigma, critiques systemic failures, and advocates a more compassionate approach to the epidemic.
One of the book’s greatest strengths is its blend of personal storytelling and factual analysis.
His ability to interweave his experiences with broader public health discussions makes “Drag On” an engaging and enlightening read.
The book’s accessible and easy language ensures that it reaches a wide audience, from policymakers to everyday readers seeking to understand more about HIV/AIDS.
Balogun’s message is clear, HIV/AIDS is not a death sentence, and those living with the virus deserve dignity, respect, and proper healthcare. Testing positive is the beginning of a new chapter that enables someone the opportunity to manage his or her health properly.
The book serves as both an educational resource and an inspiring testimony, making it a valuable contribution to the fight against HIV/AIDS.
For anyone seeking to understand the realities of living with HIV/AIDS, particularly within the Nigerian context, Drag On is a must-read. It is a powerful reminder that knowledge, awareness, and empathy are key to breaking the cycle of stigma and secrecy that continues to surround the virus.
One of the book’s key messages is the need for an inclusive approach that integrates HIV/AIDS treatment into the broader healthcare system rather than isolating it as a “special” condition.
He argues that normalizing the disease within routine healthcare services would reduce stigma and improve access to treatment and also reduce the rabid effect of self condemnation which he called internal stigmatisation.
In Drag On, the writer also emphasizes the importance of personal responsibility – both for those living with the virus and for the broader community.
He calls on people to get tested regularly, adopt preventive measures, and most importantly, show compassion toward those affected.
His belief that an informed society is an empowered one underpins the entire narrative.
By sharing his personal journey, he helps to normalize conversations around the dreaded disease and encourage others to seek help without fear. It is a well researched work and a good collection.
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