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jg12389's review against another edition
informative
reflective
medium-paced
3.75
I really liked the way the author wove in the science and history of the topics with her own journey. I normally like my nonfiction books to be stick pretty strictly to chronological order, and this one didn't necessarily do that but it still worked well and didn't leave me feeling disoriented. I would have loved a more clear critique of capitalism and the way it impacts the medical system, which is mentioned here and there but not fully fleshed out. Overall I really enjoyed this one.
prairiemonique's review against another edition
challenging
emotional
hopeful
informative
reflective
medium-paced
4.75
awhiting's review against another edition
4.0
As a parent of a child with chronic illness I have a great appreciation for the author’s willingness to share her journey and not sugar coat it. I appreciated the lack of “happy ending” while still inviting in hope. The ups and downs of the medical world were accurately depicted in my experience. Also, I found this book to be extremely well researched. Part memoir, part information.
growintogardens's review
challenging
informative
reflective
medium-paced
4.25
Content Warnings
Graphic: Chronic illness and Medical content
Moderate: Injury/Injury detail, Sexism, and Pandemic/Epidemic
happyunicorn7's review against another edition
challenging
informative
reflective
medium-paced
4.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Chronic illness, Medical content, and Medical trauma
Moderate: Death of parent, Cancer, and Suicidal thoughts