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I have lived with chronic illness for over 12 years, and I’m a childhood cancer survivor. Because of this, I'm very passionate about those who live with chronic illness. I know the many aspects of chronic illness: grief, loss, feeling misunderstood, loneliness, and losing who you used to be. I want to be a beacon and voice for those who are living with chronic illness. As a chronic illness warrior, I have the privilege of being an authentic writer geared towards bringing hope, sharing my faith, encouragement, and validation to others who face chronic illness. I hope you enjoy reading the books from my list as much as I have!
I love this book because I was able to relate to it so deeply. I learned so much about how Jesus can truly understand the many different facets that come with chronic illness. Each chapter I read left me wanting more and more.
I love the parallels the author shares of how Jesus is able to understand loss, grief, loneliness, and pain. Reading this book, I felt so validated, understood, and encouraged. I felt like the author was mirroring back to me exactly what I’ve felt, been through, and struggled with, and the courage I’ve found through Jesus with chronic illness.
This book was absolutely life-changing for me and brought me a sense of soul healing.
When a chronic illness shatters your future, how do you pick up the pieces? Three health conditions upended Shannon Cramer's life in her early twenties. Two years later, unanswered prayers for healing broke her heart. One truth she knew for sure . . . if she was going to face a lifetime of suffering, she needed to keep believing in God's love for her. Could Jesus restore her confidence in his goodness and teach her to survive this "new normal"? Twelve years into disability, Jesus has done so much more . . . This is a book for warriors. It…
A moving story of love, betrayal, and the enduring power of hope in the face of darkness.
German pianist Hedda Schlagel's world collapsed when her fiancé, Fritz, vanished after being sent to an enemy alien camp in the United States during the Great War. Fifteen years later, in 1932, Hedda…
I have lived with chronic illness for over 12 years, and I’m a childhood cancer survivor. Because of this, I'm very passionate about those who live with chronic illness. I know the many aspects of chronic illness: grief, loss, feeling misunderstood, loneliness, and losing who you used to be. I want to be a beacon and voice for those who are living with chronic illness. As a chronic illness warrior, I have the privilege of being an authentic writer geared towards bringing hope, sharing my faith, encouragement, and validation to others who face chronic illness. I hope you enjoy reading the books from my list as much as I have!
I felt so much validation and empathy in this book.
Loss and grief from chronic illness can be difficult and complicated to deal with. I learned in this book that not only is it okay to grieve and notice my losses, but that I can still find joy even in the trenches with chronic illness. I loved the thought-provoking questions that I feel helped me to draw closer in my walk with God because I was encouraged to be fully honest with God.
After reading this book, I was left with the perspective that grief may be a part of chronic illness, but there is joy to be found in God in the midst of it all.
Chronic pain, illness, and disability take so much away. Sometimes it seems as though they take everything we have ever loved and held dear. Our physical abilities and our jobs. Our current passions and future dreams. Our finances and our friends. Our sense of community and our ability to engage the world in ways we could before.
Chronic pain takes away our sense of self and who we always thought ourselves to be. How in the world are we supposed to deal with this fact?
In this book, I hope to teach you how to mourn your losses – everything…
I have lived with chronic illness for over 12 years, and I’m a childhood cancer survivor. Because of this, I'm very passionate about those who live with chronic illness. I know the many aspects of chronic illness: grief, loss, feeling misunderstood, loneliness, and losing who you used to be. I want to be a beacon and voice for those who are living with chronic illness. As a chronic illness warrior, I have the privilege of being an authentic writer geared towards bringing hope, sharing my faith, encouragement, and validation to others who face chronic illness. I hope you enjoy reading the books from my list as much as I have!
I love this book because it brought so much relatability and encouragement to me. I loved the author’s personal story, and I felt that I could truly relate to almost every word.
Having CFS myself, it brought me true validation hearing the author's words on how no matter how much sleep you get, it doesn’t cure CFS. The reminders of knowing your worth in Christ, taking care of your mental health, and how important community is really resonated with me. I felt so understood, encouraged, and known after reading this book. I felt very inspired and felt a new hope born within my journey with chronic illness.
At just 21 years old, Natalie was diagnosed with chronic fatigue syndrome/M.E., a debilitating health condition. In her quest for recovery, Natalie embarked on a long and challenging journey, learning that hope is never lost. This true story chronicles her path, highlighting how she leaned on her strong Christian faith to find resilience. Natalie's journey aims to inspire others who are also struggling with chronic illness and mental health challenges. Through her experiences, she offers a message of hope and strength to those facing similar battles.
Coyote weather is the feral, hungry season, drought-stricken, and ready to catch fire. It’s 1967, and the American culture is violently remaking itself while the country is forcibly sending its young men to fight in a deeply unpopular war.
Jerry has stubbornly made no plans for the future because he…
I have lived with chronic illness for over 12 years, and I’m a childhood cancer survivor. Because of this, I'm very passionate about those who live with chronic illness. I know the many aspects of chronic illness: grief, loss, feeling misunderstood, loneliness, and losing who you used to be. I want to be a beacon and voice for those who are living with chronic illness. As a chronic illness warrior, I have the privilege of being an authentic writer geared towards bringing hope, sharing my faith, encouragement, and validation to others who face chronic illness. I hope you enjoy reading the books from my list as much as I have!
I loved this book because it was written from a man's perspective of chronic illness, showing me what it looks like from the eyes of a man, husband, and father.
As I read through the pages, I felt his heart, faith, and emotions throughout every chapter. I enjoyed learning how he shared his faith with other patients, medical staff, and his social media following during his long-term stay at the hospital. I was left feeling inspired to continue to share my faith and encouragement with others.
It's hard not to feel overwhelmed when you're going through a protracted illness. The feelings in suffering can lead you to ask,
"Why, Lord, am I going through this crisis that has me battling low self-esteem due to my debilitating disease?"
"Why am I wrestling with loneliness? It seems no one cares."
"Why am I living with anxiety and depression? Will I be able to experience joy?"
Many people experience chronic illness or physical disability from which they may not be healed fully or at all. They may find it hard to stay upbeat while praying for healing, especially when…
I am a school psychologist and Christian who has lived with multiple debilitating chronic illnesses for 25 years. As a result, I am all too familiar with how disruptive and life-changing they can be to our daily lives. Yet few books exist that offer practical guidance for living with chronic illness. And even fewer of these books are for Christian readers. Written with different areas of expertise and angles, my book and the books below fill this gap. I hope you enjoy these books as much as I have!
As part of the Chronic Joy Thrive Series, President and Co-founder of Chronic Joy Ministry Cindee Snider Re offers a very useful book that consists of part devotional and part workbook. This is not a book to be simply read and passively absorbed; it is a book in which you will fill in the blanks on Bible verses, journal your thoughts, and answer reflection questions as they relate to your chronic illness and walk with Christ. Whether you use this alone or in a group setting, I found it comforting that Cindee walks alongside you, sharing experiences, scriptural insights, and pointing you to whom you can trust. No doubt this will strengthen your faith while dealing with the challenge of chronic illness.
Discovering Hope is a 10-chapter study inviting you to embrace a new perspective, celebrate the small victories, wrestle with difficult questions, and learn to laugh again. Often.No matter how dark the days, how wild the storm, how deep the valley or how long with winter, there is hope. There is always hope.
I am a school psychologist and Christian who has lived with multiple debilitating chronic illnesses for 25 years. As a result, I am all too familiar with how disruptive and life-changing they can be to our daily lives. Yet few books exist that offer practical guidance for living with chronic illness. And even fewer of these books are for Christian readers. Written with different areas of expertise and angles, my book and the books below fill this gap. I hope you enjoy these books as much as I have!
Licensed Counselor Esther Smith masterfully offers an impressive Christian devotional for chronic illness sufferers that takes only a few minutes per day to read. I find myself referring back to it for strength, wisdom, and biblical insights. The chapter for each day includes a Bible verse pertaining to a topic, a faith-based discussion, reflection questions, and suggested actions.
There is so much to love about this book: it is practical, relatable, quick and easy to read, and comforting.
Is chronic illness taking over your heart as much as your body? Physical symptoms and limitations change all aspects of life, leading to losses and to unique challenges that are difficult to navigate. Writing from her own experience with these issues, Esther Smith focuses heavily on encouragement and practical application, showing you how to release guilt and shame, ask for help, balance work and rest, and get through days of difficult symptoms. Each day, you will be encouraged as you consider how God uses illness in sanctifying, kingdom-advancing ways to display his glory and work in your heart.
Homeless following the death of his adoptive parents in a car crash and the subsequent loss of their farm tenancy, Seb decides to enrol as a residential student at the Asklepios Foundation, a College of Natural Medicine, boasting a sanctuary modelled on an ancient Greek healing temple. Spending a night…
I am a school psychologist and Christian who has lived with multiple debilitating chronic illnesses for 25 years. As a result, I am all too familiar with how disruptive and life-changing they can be to our daily lives. Yet few books exist that offer practical guidance for living with chronic illness. And even fewer of these books are for Christian readers. Written with different areas of expertise and angles, my book and the books below fill this gap. I hope you enjoy these books as much as I have!
Being a “glass is half-full” person myself, I enjoy reading inspiring, actionable books that encourage me to look on the bright side and stretch myself to be the best version of myself.
In Determined, multiple sclerosis sufferer Mark Fry provides a direct, no-nonsense, forward-looking, Christian approach to living well with a chronic illness. In each chapter, Fry offers a Bible verse with sage advice such as smile; do things for others to take the focus off yourself and become happier in the process; and use your illness as a means to rely on and glorify God. I also enjoyed the 21-day devotional at the end of the book.
Fry, a Nashville native, was diagnosed with multiple sclerosis over 20 years ago and used his experiences living with a chronic illness to write "Determined." In the book, Fry incorporates his Christian faith to offer biblically-based encouragement and a roadmap for others to help them live life with a more positive outlook. It provides suggestions, reassurance and inspiration for those looking for answers post-diagnosis and how to live a more positive and encouraging life for God in the face of their new challenge. The book also has a bonus section with devotionals and links to encouraging songs that will help…
As I formed my self-identity I considered myself a spiritual seeker, always straying beyond the boundaries of my more conservative Christian communities. As a minister’s wife, I had a wide experience of Christian-based faith and community. When my husband died instantly of a heart attack, my entire spiritual foundation seemed to crumble. This book is a memoir of my journey to rebuild a new spirituality, founded on the remnants of my original faith and expanding to meet my new and changing experience of who I am. I have a master’s degree in English so the study of literature, mythology, and poetry also strongly influenced my journey, my story, and this memoir.
Jerry’s book was recommended to me by a friend who had lost her husband three years earlier. I found that there were times in my grieving when I gained perspective by holding up the gravity of my loss against that of someone else’s. Jerry’s loss was so monumental and potentially devastating, I found myself drawn to his words again and again to encourage myself that if he could find his way through and still be grounded in faith, maybe I could too. His story shows the possibility of leaning into community and finding the internal strength to trust in healing.
With vulnerability and honesty, Jerry Sittser walks through his own grief and loss to show that new life is possible--one marked by spiritual depth, joy, compassion, and a deeper appreciation of simple and ordinary gifts. This 25th anniversary edition features a new introduction and two additional chapters, one which provides help for pastors and counselors.
Loss came suddenly for Jerry Sittser. In an instant, a tragic car accident claimed three generations of his family: his mother, his wife, and his young daughter. While most of us will not experience such a catastrophic loss in our lifetime, all of us will…
I am a school psychologist and Christian who has lived with multiple debilitating chronic illnesses for 25 years. As a result, I am all too familiar with how disruptive and life-changing they can be to our daily lives. Yet few books exist that offer practical guidance for living with chronic illness. And even fewer of these books are for Christian readers. Written with different areas of expertise and angles, my book and the books below fill this gap. I hope you enjoy these books as much as I have!
As noted in the final chapter of my own book, laughing is something I need to do more. Chronic illness is debilitating as it can (and does) drain my energy and zap my mood. As part of the Sick and Tired series, I thoroughly enjoyedLaughter for the Sick and Tired as it is lighthearted, the humor is clean, the author is a great storyteller, and reading this resulted in several belly laughs.
Amazon Bestselling author Kimberly Rae, who lives with five annoying (and sometimes serious) health conditions, shares her medical mishaps and just plain weird experiences, such as:
*When her blood tests were lost at the hospital and she almost got treated for a random stranger’s liver problem. *When the doctor’s Central IV went up to her jugular instead of down, and he told her he’d fix it tomorrow! *Strange medical adventures from countries around the world.
Along with jokes, fun facts, and stories from other chronically ill friends, Laughter for the Sick & Tired may be just the dose of medicine…
Marriage and Fatherhood in the Nazi SS
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Amy Carney,
When I was writing this book, several of my friends jokingly called it the Nazi baby book, with one insisting it would make a great title. Nazi Babies – admittedly, that is a catchy title, but that’s not exactly what my book is about. SS babies would be slightly more…
As a woman who suffers from chronic illness, I am interested in sharing my experience and learning about other women who also suffer and survive their chronic conditions. I have had endometriosis, a painful disease, since I was a teenager. I’ve always enjoyed stories about different kinds of chronic illnesses, and I appreciate the way pain and sickness can be translated into memorable books.
O’Rourke blends personal anecdotes, meticulous research, and compelling conviction as she argues that how we treat chronic illness needs to change.
She unpacks the complex nature of autoimmune conditions offering the history of Western Medicine’s approach to illness and even shedding a light on why so many sick people are often left without definitive diagnoses or helpful treatment plans. This is a multi-dimensional portrait of autoimmune disease and chronic illness that I could not put down.
