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The Matzah Ball by Jean Meltzer
3.0
This book!! If you’ve ever suffered from a “hidden illness ” read this book. ♥️
I found myself copying paragraphs to send to a friend so we could both breath a sigh and say “yes!” In solidarity. I have never read a book that highlighted someone living with chronic fatigue syndrome - the ups & downs, the flare ups, the suggestions & “help” to make you feel better.
This book was so relatable. I have pushed myself knowing I’d be in bed for a couple days after. The not wanting to talk about it because people don’t get it. The endless tests, blood work & grasping at straws hoping for a “real” diagnosis. The mind games you play with yourself, the doubting, the depression, the hope you still hold on to that it will eventually just pass & you’ll be well again.
This book also weaved miscommunication & misunderstandings. Strong family ties and proud Jewish traditions. (not being Jewish I found this fascinating & googled different foods & traditions celebrated at Hanukkah)
And reuniting with your first love - because who doesn’t love a romcom happy ending. ♥️
(I know I rated this a 3 ⭐️ but it would be a solid 3.5. It has slow parts but the chronic illness representation got me in all the feels)
I found myself copying paragraphs to send to a friend so we could both breath a sigh and say “yes!” In solidarity. I have never read a book that highlighted someone living with chronic fatigue syndrome - the ups & downs, the flare ups, the suggestions & “help” to make you feel better.
This book was so relatable. I have pushed myself knowing I’d be in bed for a couple days after. The not wanting to talk about it because people don’t get it. The endless tests, blood work & grasping at straws hoping for a “real” diagnosis. The mind games you play with yourself, the doubting, the depression, the hope you still hold on to that it will eventually just pass & you’ll be well again.
This book also weaved miscommunication & misunderstandings. Strong family ties and proud Jewish traditions. (not being Jewish I found this fascinating & googled different foods & traditions celebrated at Hanukkah)
And reuniting with your first love - because who doesn’t love a romcom happy ending. ♥️
(I know I rated this a 3 ⭐️ but it would be a solid 3.5. It has slow parts but the chronic illness representation got me in all the feels)