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Here I Are: Anatomy of a Marriage
What happens when the person you love has serious chronic illness? What happens to the love itself?
In this searing and poignant memoir, Alex Belth and Emily J. Shapiro delve deep into their relationship history, what they brought to their marriage and what remains. At first glance, it seems the biggest challenge they face is Emily’s chronic illness - and the impact that’s had on their life as a couple. But her medical conditions aren’t the only thing that set the relationship on a precipice. When they start to work through their issues, it prompts a closer examination of Alex and the ways his needs and personal history challenge their partnership. Through candid and honest storytelling, Alex and Emily peel back the many layers of complexity that both form and threaten their bond.
By turns funny and heartbreaking, Here I Are will resonate with anyone who’s ever been in love. To appreciate this journey, you need not have serious illness, you need only have a heart.
In this searing and poignant memoir, Alex Belth and Emily J. Shapiro delve deep into their relationship history, what they brought to their marriage and what remains. At first glance, it seems the biggest challenge they face is Emily’s chronic illness - and the impact that’s had on their life as a couple. But her medical conditions aren’t the only thing that set the relationship on a precipice. When they start to work through their issues, it prompts a closer examination of Alex and the ways his needs and personal history challenge their partnership. Through candid and honest storytelling, Alex and Emily peel back the many layers of complexity that both form and threaten their bond.
By turns funny and heartbreaking, Here I Are will resonate with anyone who’s ever been in love. To appreciate this journey, you need not have serious illness, you need only have a heart.
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Published February 10, 2022
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March 20, 2022
Raw and moving
I love this real life story of a committed marriage through the ups and downs of dealing with a chronic illness.
I loved the way both authors share their experiences and how they overcame the battles. Gives hope to anyone dealing with chronic illness that love really does prevail !
I love this real life story of a committed marriage through the ups and downs of dealing with a chronic illness.
I loved the way both authors share their experiences and how they overcame the battles. Gives hope to anyone dealing with chronic illness that love really does prevail !
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November 15, 2023
Not what I expected but well done. Brought to words the experiences I’ve had, and helped to clarify similar challenges in my marriage
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