{"product_id":"the-long-covid-reader-writing-and-poetry-from-45-long-haulers-paperback","title":"The Long COVID Reader: Writing and Poetry from 45 Long Haulers - Paperback","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eMary Ladd\u003c\/b\u003e (Editor), \u003cb\u003eAndrew David King\u003c\/b\u003e (Editor), \u003cb\u003eRegan McMahon\u003c\/b\u003e (Editor)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eCOVID-19 is possibly the world's biggest mass-disabling event. This ambitious book gives a humanized view of chronic illness while offering a poignant reminder of the millions of people with long COVID. The collection is rich with living history from the stories, essays, and poems of 45 long haulers. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWriter Mary Ladd, a one-time Anthony Bourdain collaborator, leads the team behind an accessible paperback, offering tales of persisting symptoms and navigating the healthcare system to poignant reflections on grief, loss, and hope. This anthology is a must-read for anyone seeking a deeper understanding of the long-term effects of COVID-19.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFeaturing Andrew David King, Pato Hebert, Nina Storey, Emily Pinkerton, Morgan Stephens, Nikki Stewart, Sonya Huber, Ann E. Wallace, Alexis Misko, and others.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUses a patient-centric, experiential literary approach that is brave and insightful. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA powerful testament to human resilience, strength, and solidarity.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"Being part of the first-ever Long COVID Reader is significant because the pandemic was a first for the world, and our stories matter. This book is meaningful as it enables the forgotten Long COVID community to break their silence and contributes to the next phase of my healing journey.\"\u003cem\u003e -\u003c\/em\u003eDr. Sabrina McQueen Johnson, wife, mother, and retired school principal. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"\u003c\/em\u003eSurviving COVID was a gift of new life. As a long hauler, I am reminded of that every day. \u003cem\u003eThe Long COVID Reader \u003c\/em\u003ewill be a gift that keeps on giving to others\u003cem\u003e.\" -\u003c\/em\u003eSteven Lewis, author, poet, a former mentor at Empire State College, and current Sarah Lawrence College Writing Institute faculty.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"\u003c\/em\u003eI want to share my story so no other woman is made to believe her symptoms are all in her head. May our narratives provide solidarity for patients, information for caregivers and providers, and increased awareness and urgency for action from the masses.\u003cem\u003e\" -\u003c\/em\u003eHaley Nelson, age 19. She was athletic, academic, and animated before Long-COVID, ME\/CFS, POTS, and small fiber neuropathy uprooted her life. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFans of \u003cem\u003eThe Invisible Kingdom: Reimagining Chronic Illness\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003eThe Long Haul\u003c\/em\u003e, and \u003cem\u003eThe Long COVID Survival Guide \u003c\/em\u003ewill love this book.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis book is a must-read for \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAnyone experiencing long COVID symptoms \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCaregivers, family, friends, and anyone looking to understand long COVID \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMedical professionals and researchers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 256\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.54 x 9 x 6 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e November 15, 2023\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52466198249779,"sku":"9781735655383","price":30.76,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0300\/5595\/6612\/files\/vyKVi51cBk9781735655383.webp?v=1759312428","url":"https:\/\/www.vysn.com\/products\/the-long-covid-reader-writing-and-poetry-from-45-long-haulers-paperback","provider":"VYSN","version":"1.0","type":"link"}