Meeting the Challenge: Living with Chronic Illness

by Audrey Kron and CGP Audrey Kron M.A.

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• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0963387715
• ISBN13: 9780963387714
• Release Date: January 1996
• Publisher: Audrey Kron
• Length: 199 Pages
• Weight: 0.67 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 6.0" x 9.0"

Customer Reviews

Honest, upbeat and extremely useful guide

As one who has lived with chronic illness since the age of 10, I understand the complex emotional process encountered while ill, and during and following diagnosis. Kron's advice as right on. I was amazed to find a book that so captures my own experience and philosophy. Most books on coping with illness are either overly medical, patronizing or pessimistic. Meeting the Challenge is realistic while at the same time empowering. This is a must read for anyone who is experiencing chronic illness either directly or as a loved one supporting another.

An intuitive, valuable guide through any chronic illness.

This book is inspiring. It provides a 'living' manual for individuals who are challenged with the insecurities of their medical conditions, as well as a role model of a remarkable woman who has the system figured out and is willing to share her experience. Recommended reading for everyone.

Solutions for individuals and couples with chronic illness

A thoughtful and caring look at the problems and solutions that face individuals and couples living with chronic illness.

Courageous, empowering and completely compassionate

I was somewhat surprised to find myself totally engrossed in her story and did not put the book down until the last page was read. I found her message courageous, empowering and completely compassionate. The details of her medical misfortunes are not the same as those we face with Graves'. However, the translation was effortless. Her strength gave me strength, her patience contributed to mine, her tenacity urged me to fight back for me. I recommend reading her book for a grueling lesson in the strange twists that life can turn and how to steer in a useful direction. She is one awesome woman. Bonnie Bos, National Graves Disease Foundation

Book by doctor with Crohn's

Audrey Kron, a psychotherapist with Crohn's, has devoted her career to helping people cope with illnesses such as inflammatory bowel disease. This new book is a valuable resource for people with chronic illness. Chapter titles include "Controlling Pain"; "Getting Out of Bed in the Morning"; "Managing a Professional Life"; "Exploring Sexual Matters"; "Therapy: When Is It Appropriate?"