Pulling Through

by Catherine Jessop

"And at that exact moment, the earth tipped, and we all slid into a parallel universe..." On Christmas Day 2016, the Jessops were just an ordinary family, but on Boxing Day, one near-death experience swept them all into the bewildering world of hospitals and serious illness, and their lives changed forever. Pulling Through is a handbook of everything Catherine has learned on their journey. It covers many practicalities, such as explaining hospital tests and scans, jargon-busting medical terms, finance, rehabilitation and more. But it also illuminates the emotional aspect of illness and how massively it affects family and friends. There are chapters on the power of nature, music, counselling, optimism and humour, and how to look after the mental health of both patient and carer. This is a book of hope, help and reassurance on every aspect of coping with life-changing illness in the the good, the bad, the funny, the sad, and the useful. If you, or someone you know, has a life-changing illness, then this book is here to help.

Genres: Nonfiction

304 pages, Paperback

Published August 19, 2021

Reviews

[Emma · Rating 5 out of 5]

As a joint carer myself, there are parts of this, especially the parts about people offering help and platitudes that you just want to copy and share on social media and that everyone who knows someone who is a carer should read. There is also lots of practical information especially about the first few days and weeks that are helpful but you'll need a good friend to highlight the important bits because you'll be too frazzled.

[Teresa · Rating 2 out of 5]

A fairly good story about what the Author and her husband are living, but useless for resources and information if you don’t live in the UK

[Paul · Rating 5 out of 5]

One of those books that I wish I’d read a long time ago. Both clever and useful.