A review by ginabyeg
What Doesn't Kill You: A Life with Chronic Illness - Lessons from a Body in Revolt by Tessa Miller

5.0

A very engaging read about the realities of living with a chronic condition. Admittedly, at some parts this was hard to digest (pun intended), as the author has Crohn's disease, and I have IBS that I often fear will turn into Crohn's or UC. Simultaneously, the health experiences she describes that have overlapped with mine are refreshingly affirming. Others with chronic illness will likely feel the same. She covers all facets of chronic illness through her own personal journey--navigating the medical system, relationships, and work; dealing with trauma, anxiety, and depression; and coming to terms with a new reality. An honest and important read for those with chronic illness and their caregivers.