Best Books to Help us Live Well With Chronic Illness (32 books)

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I hope over time this list of books grows more and more helpful. Please know that you are not alone in your journey with chronic illness. There are many people who understand what you are going through, and there are many resources available to help you live a better life.

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1	Find Joy, Cultivate Peace, and Live Well : 365 Contemplative Affirmations for Chronic Wellness & Well-Being by Richard Silverman it was amazing 5.00 avg rating — 2 ratings score: 190, and 2 people voted	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
2	Peace Is Every Step: The Path of Mindfulness in Everyday Life by Thich Nhat Hanh 4.30 avg rating — 47,841 ratings score: 100, and 1 person voted	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
2	Chemical Sensitivity by Sherry A. Rogers (Goodreads Author) 4.14 avg rating — 37 ratings score: 100, and 1 person voted	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
2	What's Wrong?: Personal Histories of Chronic Pain and Bad Medicine by Erin Williams (Goodreads Author) 4.04 avg rating — 304 ratings score: 100, and 1 person voted	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
5	The Miracle of Mindfulness: An Introduction to the Practice of Meditation by Thich Nhat Hanh 4.18 avg rating — 40,282 ratings score: 99, and 1 person voted	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
5	The E.I. Syndrome: An Rx for Environmental Illness by Sherry A. Rogers (Goodreads Author) 4.60 avg rating — 20 ratings score: 99, and 1 person voted	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
5	The Mindful Body: Thinking Our Way to Chronic Health by Ellen J. Langer 3.79 avg rating — 2,114 ratings score: 99, and 1 person voted	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
8	Recovering from Chronic Fatigue Syndrome by William J. Collinge 3.90 avg rating — 10 ratings score: 98, and 1 person voted	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
8	The Toxic Labyrinth: A Family's Successful Battle Against Environmental Illness by Myrna Millar really liked it 4.00 avg rating — 2 ratings score: 98, and 1 person voted	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
8	Not Weakness: Navigating the Culture of Chronic Pain by Francesca Grossman 4.17 avg rating — 23 ratings score: 98, and 1 person voted	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
11	The Wisdom of No Escape And the Path of Loving Kindness by Pema Chödrön 4.28 avg rating — 8,317 ratings score: 97, and 1 person voted	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
11	The Invisible Kingdom: Reimagining Chronic Illness by Meghan O'Rourke 4.02 avg rating — 7,223 ratings score: 97, and 1 person voted	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
13	Body-Centered Psychotherapy: The Hakomi Method : The Integrated Use of Mindfulness, Nonviolence and the Body by Ron Kurtz (Goodreads Author) 4.26 avg rating — 161 ratings score: 96, and 1 person voted	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
13	Living a Healthy Life with Chronic Conditions: Self-Management Skills for Heart Disease, Arthritis, Diabetes, Depression, Asthma, Bronchitis, Emphysema and Other Physical and Mental Health Conditions by Kate Lorig 3.86 avg rating — 181 ratings score: 96, and 1 person voted	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
15	Find Joy, Cultivate Peace, and Live Well: 365 Contemplative Affirmations for Chronic Wellness and Well-Being by Richard Silverman it was amazing 5.00 avg rating — 1 rating score: 95, and 1 person voted	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
15	When There Is No Cure: How to Thrive While Living with the Pain and Suffering of Chronic Illness by Craig K. Svensson (Goodreads Author) 4.10 avg rating — 30 ratings score: 95, and 1 person voted	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
17	How to Be Sick: A Buddhist-Inspired Guide for the Chronically Ill and Their Caregivers by Toni Bernhard (Goodreads Author) 4.19 avg rating — 2,644 ratings score: 94, and 1 person voted	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
17	Radiant Relief: A Case for a Better Solution to Chronic Pain by P. Brendon Lundberg (Goodreads Author) 4.11 avg rating — 9 ratings score: 94, and 1 person voted	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
19	Backbone: Living with Chronic Pain without Turning into One by Karen Duffy 3.96 avg rating — 285 ratings score: 93, and 1 person voted	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
20	The Truth about Chronic Pain Treatments: The Best and Worst Strategies for Becoming Pain Free by Cindy Perlin (Goodreads Author) 3.60 avg rating — 5 ratings score: 92, and 1 person voted	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
21	Needless Suffering: How Society Fails Those with Chronic Pain by David Nagel 3.64 avg rating — 14 ratings score: 91, and 1 person voted	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
22	In the Kingdom of the Sick: A Social History of Chronic Illness in America by Laurie Edwards (Goodreads Author) 3.49 avg rating — 440 ratings score: 90, and 1 person voted	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
23	How to Be Sick: A Buddhist-Inspired Guide for the Chronically Ill and Their Caregivers by Toni Bernhard (Goodreads Author) 4.19 avg rating — 2,644 ratings score: 89, and 1 person voted	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
24	Rethinking Aging: Growing Old and Living Well in an Overtreated Society by Nortin M. Hadler 3.94 avg rating — 66 ratings score: 88, and 1 person voted	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
25	Eat Well to Be Well: Living Your Best Life Through the Power of Anti-Inflammatory Food by Jan Tilley 4.04 avg rating — 28 ratings score: 87, and 1 person voted	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
26	Healing Ourselves Whole: An Interactive Guide to Release Pain and Trauma by Utilizing the Wisdom of the Body by Emily A. Francis 3.82 avg rating — 17 ratings score: 86, and 1 person voted	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
27	Living beyond Pain: A Holistic Approach to Manage Pain and Get Your Life Back by Linda S. Mintle 3.89 avg rating — 38 ratings score: 85, and 1 person voted	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
28	True to Form: How to Use Foundation Training for Sustained Pain Relief and Everyday Fitness by Eric Goodman 3.86 avg rating — 299 ratings score: 84, and 1 person voted	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
29	Walking Well Again: Neutralize the Hidden Causes of Pain by Stuart M. Goldman (Goodreads Author) 4.75 avg rating — 8 ratings score: 83, and 1 person voted	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
30	Let Me Be Weak: What People in Pain Wish They Could Tell You by Brittany Barbera (Goodreads Author) 4.32 avg rating — 34 ratings score: 82, and 1 person voted	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
31	Relax into Yoga for Seniors: A Six-Week Program for Strength, Balance, Flexibility, and Pain Relief by Kimberly Carson (Goodreads Author) 4.03 avg rating — 93 ratings score: 81, and 1 person voted	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
32	End Everyday Pain for 50+: A 10-Minute-a-Day Program of Stretching, Strengthening and Movement to Break the Grip of Pain by Joseph Tieri 4.27 avg rating — 188 ratings score: 80, and 1 person voted	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