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Why Not Me - by Lindsay Ireland (Paperback)

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  • In this candid memoir, Lindsay Ireland evolves from an eleven-year-old girl, grappling with a devastating autoimmune diagnosis, into a young woman struggling to love a body that has continuously failed her.
  • Author(s): Lindsay Ireland
  • 330 Pages
  • Health + Wellness, Diseases

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At age eleven, Lindsay Ireland's idyllic childhood was upended by a devastating autoimmune diagnosis, leading to life-saving surgery and, later, an MS diagnosis. Her candid memoir reveals the hidden toll of chronic illness and the resilience needed to live fully--body and mind.



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In this candid memoir, Lindsay Ireland evolves from an eleven-year-old girl, grappling with a devastating autoimmune diagnosis, into a young woman struggling to love a body that has continuously failed her. As she navigates adulthood, she confronts the compounding challenges of an invisible illness, ultimately receiving a diagnosis of multiple sclerosis (MS). Despite her health struggles, Lindsay emerges as a mother and wife fighting to reclaim her sense of self and visibility in a world that often overlooks those suffering in silence.

Lindsay Ireland enjoyed an idyllic childhood, including summers in Vermont with her movie-star aunt and uncle, Jill Ireland and Charles Bronson. One day, everything changed when Lindsay noticed blood in her stool. Suddenly, Lindsay found herself confined to a sterile hospital room, enduring invasive tests, intravenous treatments, and, ultimately, a life-saving ostomy surgery.

Through honesty and courage, Lindsay's story sheds light on the hidden costs of sickness and the importance of embracing vulnerability and help. This memoir of resilience is a call to recognize the unseen struggles of those battling chronic conditions and to foster compassion and understanding for the intersections of physical and mental health--and where their limits lie.

Dimensions (Overall): 8.13 Inches (H) x 5.63 Inches (W) x .85 Inches (D)
Weight: .94 Pounds
Suggested Age: 22 Years and Up
Number of Pages: 330
Genre: Health + Wellness
Sub-Genre: Diseases
Publisher: Pownal Street Press
Theme: Nervous System (incl. Brain)
Format: Paperback
Author: Lindsay Ireland
Language: English
Street Date: November 25, 2025
TCIN: 1004357801
UPC: 9781998129676
Item Number (DPCI): 247-41-3329
Origin: Made in the USA or Imported
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