{"product_id":"as-for-life-paperback-2","title":"As For Life - 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\u003eMarilyn McVicker\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAs for Life: A Memoir in Poetry Exploring the Isolation \u0026amp; Loss of Chronic Illness\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBy Marilyn McVicker\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFor anyone living with chronic illness-or those who love and care for them-\u003ci\u003eAs for Life\u003c\/i\u003e is a deeply personal and moving collection of poetry that illuminates the daily realities of an invisible but ever-present condition.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eMarilyn McVicker offers an unflinching look at the isolation, loss, and resilience that come with a rare, lifelong illness. Her words resonate not only with those who navigate chronic health challenges but also with anyone who has experienced the profound solitude of the pandemic, masking and distancing from others to protect their well-being.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eMcVicker brings readers into the private moments of struggle and survival with raw honesty and poetic grace, revealing the unseen battles of chronic illness. Her poetry is a personal testimony and a universal reflection on endurance, love, and the search for meaning despite pain.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eIn essence, the author wrote the book she wished she had found: \u003c\/i\u003e\u003ci\u003e \" I wanted to give voice to my invisible illness; I wanted to give voice to what it feels like to live with chronic illness.\"\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eEven in suffering, there is resilience. Even in isolation, there is connection. \u003ci\u003eAs for Life\u003c\/i\u003e is a testament to the strength of the human spirit and the power of poetry to heal.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePerfect for individuals with chronic illness, caregivers, medical professionals, and anyone seeking to understand the lived experience of long-term health challenges.\u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 122\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.26 x 9 x 6 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e August 16, 2022\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47354306986233,"sku":"9781952485701","price":20.25,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0789\/2782\/3097\/files\/DwtQ-Od3sc9781952485701_aa084d83-bf27-47b1-81ef-27c48cec28b4.webp?v=1769833624","url":"https:\/\/bookscloud.io\/products\/as-for-life-paperback-2","provider":"BooksCloud Book Dropshipping","version":"1.0","type":"link"}