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Ruth Holroyd

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January 17

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Nonfiction, Poetry

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Author and poet, Ruth has written a self help book for those living with life threatening allergies and anaphylaxis called 'Anaphylaxis: The Essential Guide: An Action Plan For Living With Life-Threatening Allergies.
Her second book, The Shape of Skin, a collection of poems for people with eczema, psoriasis, atopic dermatitis and sensitive skin. It's an intimate look at skin conditions, from the incessant itch to body image and a love affair with the largest organ in the body.

Ruth writes award winning blog What Allergy? https://www.whatallergy.com, to help others make sense of this frustrating, terrifying and life limiting condition.

She has spoken at numerous events, from lobbying parliament at the Houses of Parliament, the Allergy Show, E ...more

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	Anaphylaxis - The Essential Guide: An Action Plan For Living With Life-Threatening Allergies it was amazing 5.00 avg rating — 9 ratings — published 2020 — 4 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
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