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184 pages • first pub 2008 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781847083081
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Publisher: Granta Books (Uk)
Publication date: Not specified
Description
At 21, Manguso was faced with a wildly unpredictable disease that appeared suddenly, paralyzing her for weeks at a time. In this captivating story, she recalls her nine-year struggle with arduous blood cleansings, collapsed veins, multiple chest c...
Community Reviews Summary of 306 reviews
Moods
dark 64%
reflective 64%
informative 52%
sad 52%
tense 35%
challenging 29%
hopeful 23%
inspiring 11%
funny 5%
Pace
fast 33%
slow 27%
Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Chronic illness, Medical content, Suicidal thoughtsModerate
Mental illness, Body shaming, DeathMinor
Alcoholism, Cancer, Drug abuse
184 pages • first pub 2008 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781847083081
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Publisher: Granta Books (Uk)
Publication date: Not specified
Description
At 21, Manguso was faced with a wildly unpredictable disease that appeared suddenly, paralyzing her for weeks at a time. In this captivating story, she recalls her nine-year struggle with arduous blood cleansings, collapsed veins, multiple chest c...
Community Reviews Summary of 306 reviews
Moods
dark 64%
reflective 64%
informative 52%
sad 52%
tense 35%
challenging 29%
hopeful 23%
inspiring 11%
funny 5%
Pace
fast 33%
slow 27%
Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Chronic illness, Medical content, Suicidal thoughtsModerate
Mental illness, Body shaming, DeathMinor
Alcoholism, Cancer, Drug abuse