Hyde's factual approach to venereal disease [in V.D.: The Silent Epidemic] avoids scare tactics and preaching and provides a very readable account for young people or even those who are older. The major venereal diseases, their symptoms and modes of spread are accurately described in a manner useful to one who fears he or she has contracted VD…. The information provided should also help readers avoid contracting VD. Brief summaries of control methods and research programs are presented. Intelligent parents should encourage their children to become familiar with the information in this book, and it is a good supplementary source for physical education and hygiene courses.