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Islands and Insulin: A Diabetic Sailor's Memoir
Paperback
ISBN13: 9780988206502
Publisher: Sea Peptide Publishing
Published: Jan 19 2013
Pages: 256
Weight: 0.66
Height: 0.58 Width: 5.50 Depth: 8.50
Language: English
When Erin Spineto was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes, she refused to let it define her life-or her dreams. Armed with determination, a trusty insulin pump, and a rebellious streak, she set out to do something extraordinary: sail solo through the Florida Keys.
Islands and Insulin is a witty, heartwarming memoir of one woman's journey to reclaim her adventurous spirit while managing a chronic illness. From juggling blood sugar calculations on a sailboat to discovering the true meaning of resilience, Erin's story is a blend of humor, raw honesty, and pure inspiration.
Whether you've ever felt boxed in by life's challenges or simply love tales of personal triumph, Islands and Insulin will leave you laughing, crying, and ready to tackle whatever life throws your way-one wave at a time.
Don't miss out on the action of this unforgettable journey. Click the BUY NOW button and sail away with Erin on her journey to accepting diabetes as she navigates those tumultuous early years of adulthood and learns how valuable real friendships are in the battle against a chronic disease.
Join readers already obsessed with Islands and Insulin:
I read this entire book in one sitting, laughing at some parts, nodding my head in recognition at others, and just marveling at how much of the diabetes experience was captured. Erin Spineto should be proud as hell for being it, living it, and writing it. Kerri Sparling, creator and author of Six Until Me, one of the first and most widely-read diabetes patient blogs
It's an enjoyable mix of love, learning, diabetes, and adventure. Scott Johnson, Diabetes Advocate, Writer, Speaker, Consultant at Scott's Diabetes
Great pace, fantastic inner dialogue, and an inspiring tale of being just the right balance of strong and vulnerable. PainterBarbie
The author is on a heroic quest within these pages, and brings the secrets of living with this disease out of the closet -- honestly, lovingly, and still unafraid to share the dark side of what life can be like. I especially laud her for learning to balance her dreams with a heavy dose of caution. Her adventurous spirit could have cost her life. Loving Life
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