When you suffer from any chronic illness or health challenges, it can be difficult to stay positive every day. You might have the whole world around you and still feel lonely. You might have every support you need but still, feel like you are unheard. This is the case with many people who suffer from health problems and when you have a chronic illness the everyday challenge can take a toll on you. If you have friends and family around you, then yes you are definitely lucky but sometimes you need something more. Whether it is taking a walk in the park, talking to someone going through something similar, or maybe even joining a support group.
In today’s digital world connecting with people is easy and you have multiple support groups for different health challenges and illnesses. While you can definitely connect with someone who understands your pain, today we thought we would share a list of books that can help anyone who is
suffering from health challenges. Books that are inspiring, educating, entertaining and so much more to make life a little easier. So, grab that coffee head over to your favorite spot in the house, and start reading because these books can change your life.
Finding that silver lining is excellent but sometimes not everything that happens in your life has a reason. Sometimes life just sucks, which is explained beautifully in this book by Kate Bowler. This memoir by Kate tells her end-stage colon cancer story but with humor and care about how frustrating life can be. Get ready to laugh, cry and feel like this is so true with this beautiful book.
What makes this book so amazing is the relatable, real, and honest conversation that Glennon Doyle Melton brings for you. She talks about her alcohol addiction, chronic illness, motherhood, and life as a wife. Her transparent writing and comical touch to everyday life moments make this book a wonderful read especially when you are going through a difficult phase in life.
This book is written by Anna Lyndsey who suddenly one day found out that she is suffering from severe sensitivity to all forms of light and was left with no choice but to live in the dark. While it is an illness that is rare but if you are struggling with health challenges then this book will make you feel better instantly. Her writing resonates with you because she does not give advice or suggestions to deal with your health but instead just writes about the pain, and the struggles and sometimes all you need is someone who understands this.
This spectacular book is bittersweet but inspiring and beautiful. It makes you wonder “what makes life worth living?”. Paul Kalanithi was nearing the end of his training as a neurosurgeon when he was diagnosed with stage 4 metastatic lung cancer. From becoming a life-saving doctor to suddenly facing death himself, this book is an emotional memoir that is a must-read for anyone facing health challenges. It really makes you think about your life.
A memoir about battling chronic depression and anxiety might seem like a book that can do nothing more than bring you down but once you start reading this book by Jenny Lawson you would be pleasantly surprised! Her amazing humor, and self-deprecating ability through the struggles of her life will make you sit up and laugh with her. If you are suffering from any health challenge and especially anxiety or depression, then this book is a must-read. Her humor can change your perspective about living life with any health challenge.
These books are great options on days when you don’t want to get out of bed or just need someone who understands you and what you are going through. Life can be difficult sometimes and these books can be your escape from your life even if it is for a while. If you are suffering from any health challenge, then these books can really make a difference when things get overwhelming. So, go ahead and grab the first one you can get your hands on!
