What Doesn't Kill You: A Life with Chronic Illness - Lessons from a Body in Revolt Free Audiobook Download by Tessa Miller
Tessa Miller tells her own story of living with a chronic illness. There is a mix of humor and frustration as she relates the effects it has on everyday life. She takes you through everything from hospitalizations that turned into years-long hospital stays, to the treatments and side effects brought about by various medications. You will meet her doctors, nurses and loved ones along with those who challenge her views or share their own stories. This book is a must-read for anyone who has ever been diagnosed with any type of chronic illness.
A spokesperson for the Chronic Illness Awareness Campaign explains that, "the majority of people who are diagnosed with chronic illness still go on to live long and happy lives." The book chronicles Tessa Miller's journey through multiple bouts of cancer and other illnesses. She writes about her own personal struggles, as well as the strong emotions she felt towards friends, doctors and hospitals. Not only did it help her to understand the experience of living with chronic illness, but it also inspired her to start a project called "Capturing Voices" where she interviewed people on their health journeys.
This audiobook is an autobiography of Tessa Miller, who was diagnosed with a rare and incurable chronic illness in her early twenties. Her memoir took me on a roller coaster of emotions as she shares her journey through the diagnosis, the medical treatments, and the social stigma that comes with chronic illness. She talks about how her experience has changed her life in such a positive way, and how she is ready to share her story to help others who may be living with a similar condition.
Tessa Miller's memoir of living with chronic illness is an inspiring, emotional and heart-wrenching read. As she tells her story of defiance and determination, Miller proves there are always lessons to be learned from life's most challenging scenarios.
Tessa Miller is a writer and actress who was diagnosed with leukemia at the age of 10. She wrote this memoir about her journey through childhood, adolescence, and adulthood to provide support for those living with chronic illness. The audiobook's narrative is a mixture of personal storytelling, poetry, and journal entries that provide a sense of vulnerability and authenticity.
Tessa Miller is a breast cancer survivor who chronicles in her memoir, What Doesn't Kill You: A Life with Chronic Illness - Lessons from a Body in Revolt, the trials and tribulations she has experienced since having been diagnosed with cancer. This audiobook also chronicles other health issues that Tessa has had to work through such as Crohn's disease, major depressive disorder, chronic pain syndrome, and some autoimmune conditions like rheumatoid arthritis.
Published Date | 2021-02-02 |
Duration | 9 hours 12 minutes |
Author | Tessa Miller |
Narrated | Tessa Miller |
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Abridged | No |
Is It Free? | 30-days Free |
Category | Health & Wellness |
Parent Category | Disorders & Diseases, General, History & Culture |