“Brushing Away the Tears” paints a portrait of a life lived with and taken by AIDS. It is the true story of Christopher Colt’s journey through HIV/AIDS, and it is told in his own words, through his journals and letters, and through the journals and letters of his mother. The entries begin in 1989 when Christopher was diagnosed with HIV and ends a few months before his death in 1992 at age 39. A budding artist, Christopher details the heartbreaking fear of knowing that his time is limited and that his life is more than likely coming to an end. The footnote narrative is provided by Christopher’s sister, Debbie Wilson, who holds a BA in journalism. The subject of AIDS has been written about numerous times from a medical standpoint, but few times from the victim’s view. “Brushing Away the Tears,” written in these firsthand accounts, stimulates the curiosity of those who wish to probe the very personal side of coping with a terminal illness. Christopher was a radiant star...