Everyday Disability and Chronic Illness - (Paperback)

About the Book

From the rose fields of Oman and the dizzying heights of La Paz, to Camden's cobblestones and that one "totally wheelchair-friendly" doorstep, these prize-winning essays share the unvarnished truth of life with a disability or chronic illness.

Book Synopsis

From the rose fields of Oman and the dizzying heights of La Paz, to Camden's cobblestones and that one "totally wheelchair-friendly" doorstep, these prize-winning essays share the unvarnished truth of life with a disability or chronic illness.
In each chapter, an emerging writer offers their perspective on how disability and chronic illness have affected their lives, and how they handle obstacles and find community. The essays offer insight into stigma, institutional bias, and the quiet ableism that often slips by unnoticed, or gets buried under good intentions that go nowhere. They also share stories of resistance, belonging, and thriving - whether it's a day for challenging boundaries or taking a breath and resting.
Raw, relatable, and conversation-sparking, this anthology highlights the voices of a community that is too often silenced.

Review Quotes

In a time when Disabled people and those with chronic illnesses are being falsely lumped into one monolithic group, this book highlights the diversity in our stories. Their pain, humour, joy and of the quirks that make them so human. We may be beautifully unique but there is also a commonality connecting us in our experiences, and this book reminds us of that.--Sophie Butler, Writer and Creator

I loved this book! Each short story made my disabled heart full and left me bathing in the comfort of our beautiful, diverse community. A must read for every disabled person and every ally.--Rosie Jones, Comedian, Actor and Writer

It is through sharing our stories that we connect in a meaningful way to those around us. These unique and deeply personal stories should be valued as an insight into each author's courage, inner strength, hope, resilience, joy and defiance.--Beth Moulam, Doctor of Health (hc), Disability Advocate, Paralympian

Reading this book I experienced moments of laughter and deep reflection. There is a story for everyone to relate to in here with a collection of powerful stories told by multiple magnificent personalities we get a flavour of throughout. Yeah, the book will make you think and make you feel uncomfortable but it will also give you so much joy!--Georgia Vine, Founder of Not So Terrible Palsy