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M.E.? What?
M.E. is an illness that, due to its invisible symptoms, has been widely slandered as make-believe. This book, inspired by the author's personal experiences of opposition and disbelief in the face of debilitating illness, sets out to raise awareness of the condition and challenge the public's negative attitude toward it.
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First published January 1, 2008
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About the author
Lois Bennett
4 books41 followersWith Welsh and Irish heritage, it’s no surprise that Lois was born with a passion for words. Writing has always been the natural form through which she expresses, explores and encourages, often prompting new ways of thinking about seemingly commonplace circumstances.
Her publishing history includes articles, book reviews, prize-winning poetry and a mixed media (photography and creative non-fiction) book. She is currently working on a historical novel.
She is also a qualified photographer, and her work has been featured in exhibitions in Northern Ireland and Wales, and her concert photography has been featured in Top of the Pops magazine and other media outlets.
When she’s not writing, she loves to read - especially classic & historical fiction, and she is a regular book reviewer for What the Dickens? magazine.
She is also the UK Membership Secretary of the Historical Novel Society.
Her publishing history includes articles, book reviews, prize-winning poetry and a mixed media (photography and creative non-fiction) book. She is currently working on a historical novel.
She is also a qualified photographer, and her work has been featured in exhibitions in Northern Ireland and Wales, and her concert photography has been featured in Top of the Pops magazine and other media outlets.
When she’s not writing, she loves to read - especially classic & historical fiction, and she is a regular book reviewer for What the Dickens? magazine.
She is also the UK Membership Secretary of the Historical Novel Society.
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June 5, 2013
A glimpse into the life of someone with ME/CFS. A must-read for anyone who knows a sufferer.
The book is concise, quick and easy to read; more of a booklet than a book. It engages the reader by asking them to imagine various ways in which ME impacts someone's life, describing the symptoms and attitudes encountered. It includes a section of shocking quotes from people who don't understand, and a brief description of what the illness is. As a sufferer myself I recommend this book whole-heartedly. It makes its point successfully and without drowning it in unnecessary information.
Anyone who knows a sufferer of ME/CFS should read this book. Anyone who works in the teaching profession should read this book. Employers should read this book. Everyone should read this book. ME is a common illness, at some point in your life you will meet someone with the condition. ME sufferers themselves should get a copy so they can loan out to anyone who needs to understand what it is like.
I hope this book will prove a big step in raising ME awareness, and on behalf of ME sufferers everywhere I would like to thank Lois Bennett for writing it.
The book is concise, quick and easy to read; more of a booklet than a book. It engages the reader by asking them to imagine various ways in which ME impacts someone's life, describing the symptoms and attitudes encountered. It includes a section of shocking quotes from people who don't understand, and a brief description of what the illness is. As a sufferer myself I recommend this book whole-heartedly. It makes its point successfully and without drowning it in unnecessary information.
Anyone who knows a sufferer of ME/CFS should read this book. Anyone who works in the teaching profession should read this book. Employers should read this book. Everyone should read this book. ME is a common illness, at some point in your life you will meet someone with the condition. ME sufferers themselves should get a copy so they can loan out to anyone who needs to understand what it is like.
I hope this book will prove a big step in raising ME awareness, and on behalf of ME sufferers everywhere I would like to thank Lois Bennett for writing it.
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