A review by katyab
Recovery: The Lost Art of Convalescence by Gavin Francis

5.0

Brilliant, important, and so accessible (only 100 pages or so, as well!). I found this really interesting and readable, and it's completely changed my outlook on illness – both the mental and physical kind. It's made me realise how rest is becoming less valued or at least less observed in society. Possibilities for convalescence are rarer, or only available in extreme circumstances, whereas it should be readily accessible to everyone who needs it.

I'd recommend this to anyone who wants to understand the importance of rest and taking care of yourself and others. Our bodies and minds are fragile things, and we should all recognise that recovery varies from person to person, and isn't always a straight line going up.