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Book Review of Sick Girl

Sick Girl
CherNM avatar reviewed on + 5 more book reviews
Helpful Score: 2


Having also undergone open-heart surgery at a young age, I was surprised and affirmed to find several of her descriptions and feelings remarkably similiar to mine (and I would guess, many others who have had to face a serious illness). Although I did not have a transplant, I too am a 'chronic' patient. I can relate to presenting yourself as 'normal' when you are not and the frustration of the perception of others that down-play any seriousness of medical events that occur.

I think her book is enlightening in a broad manner, especially to those lucky and healthy enough to never have to come face to face with a life-threatening illness.