Chronically Positive

by Ashley Boynes-Shuck

Chronically Positive is a collection of the most popular blog posts and essays written by well-known chronic illness and health advocacy blogger and author, Ashley Boynes-Shuck, a.k.a. Arthritis Ashley. As a companion book to her well-received humorous health memoir Sick Idiot, Chronically Positive dives into the deeper and more serious issues that come along with a lifetime of poor health -- and it's not always a laughing matter. By balancing grace and hope with a healthy dose of realism, this truthful, raw, and honest glimpse into the daily realities of sickness will leave you feeling touched and inspired ... and quite possibly in awe of what it takes to live a Chronically Positive life. Praise for the Author: "An easy read with a motivating message." - The Pittsburgh Post Gazette's review of Sick Idiot "Her message is a simple but powerful one. You need humor, education, and hope." - MOGUL review of Sick Idiot "If you are looking for a book to significantly improve the quality of your life, your health, and your vitality, I highly recommend you read this book and be in touch with Ashley so your life can be the best life possible." - Joshua Rosenthal, MScEd, Founder/Director, Institute for Integrative Nutrition To learn more visit abshuck.com, arthritisashley.com, or follow Ashley Boynes-Shuck on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.

240 pages, Paperback

Published March 7, 2016

About the author

Hello! For those of you who do not know me, my name is Ashley Boynes-Shuck. I am an award-winning author, blogger, social media pro, and advocate based out of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.

My three internationally-published books include two nonfiction health memoirs called "Sick Idiot" and "Chronically Positive," and a post-apocalyptic fiction novel, called "To Exist." I was also a co-author on the locally-published book, "Empowered in Pittsburgh.

Additionally, I am a reporter for www.Healthline.com, where I write research-based news articles about rheumatoid arthritis and similar topics.

In my free time, I enjoy spending time with my husband, family, friends, 3 dogs, and 2 cats. I am on several nonprofit boards and a member of several service organizations. I enjoy exercise, pop culture, fashion, concerts, camping, boating, and astronomy.

I hope you'll take the time to read my books!

Reviews

[Rhiann · Rating 5 out of 5]

So refreshing as someone living with a neurological condition and therefore a 'spoonie' to find a book that I can relate to, as very few are written for those living with such long-term conditions. And perhaps what is more refreshing to find a book about chronic illness that is filled with humour, warmth, positivity as living with chronic illness and all it's debilitating symptoms are not considered fun or positive. But Ashley and her journey living and dealing with several different chronic illnesses shows us the positive side of living the #chroniclife and that we are able to carve out a life that is positive and full of accomplishments that we may never have thought possible. Ashley with humour, grace and inspiration shows us that a life with illness is worth living and what's more can be fun! Ans how many books can show people that?