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As For Life
Paperback
ISBN13: 9781952485701
Publisher: Lightning Source Inc
Published: Aug 16 2022
Pages: 122
Weight: 0.38
Height: 0.26 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
As for Life: A Memoir in Poetry Exploring the Isolation & Loss of Chronic Illness
By Marilyn McVicker
For anyone living with chronic illness-or those who love and care for them-As for Life is a deeply personal and moving collection of poetry that illuminates the daily realities of an invisible but ever-present condition.
Marilyn McVicker offers an unflinching look at the isolation, loss, and resilience that come with a rare, lifelong illness. Her words resonate not only with those who navigate chronic health challenges but also with anyone who has experienced the profound solitude of the pandemic, masking and distancing from others to protect their well-being.
McVicker brings readers into the private moments of struggle and survival with raw honesty and poetic grace, revealing the unseen battles of chronic illness. Her poetry is a personal testimony and a universal reflection on endurance, love, and the search for meaning despite pain.
In essence, the author wrote the book she wished she had found: I wanted to give voice to my invisible illness; I wanted to give voice to what it feels like to live with chronic illness.
Even in suffering, there is resilience. Even in isolation, there is connection. As for Life is a testament to the strength of the human spirit and the power of poetry to heal.
Perfect for individuals with chronic illness, caregivers, medical professionals, and anyone seeking to understand the lived experience of long-term health challenges.
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