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parkerwkelly1's review against another edition
emotional
reflective
fast-paced
4.25
Content Warnings
Moderate: Mental illness, Chronic illness, Addiction, and Ableism
courtneyfalling's review against another edition
4.0
This is an underrated anthology that deserves more Twitter writing community credit. Some of the essays, especially Floyd Skloot's "A Measure of Acceptance," are literally stunning. I was thrown at first by the choice to include pieces by patients, caregivers, and medical providers, as I tend to very much prioritize patients' own stories and, truthfully, distrust providers' roles within and perpetuation of a deeply problematic medical establishment that can often stand against patients' subjective experiences and quality of life needs (especially when we add social determinants into the mix). But I became more grateful for this decision as I moved through the collection, being able to see all sides of the conversation and gaining an appreciation for some providers' genuine care for their patients and for the implications of their patients' stories. Definitely glad I read this book.
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