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Stricken: Voices from the Hidden Epidemic of Chronic Fatigue Syndrome [Paperback]

Peggy Munson (Author)

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Paperback: 302 pages
Publisher: Routledge; 1 edition (Nov 2 2000)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 0789008955
ISBN-13: 978-0789008954
Product Dimensions: 21.3 x 15.2 x 2 cm
Shipping Weight: 454 g

Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (7 customer reviews)

Amazon Bestsellers Rank: #1,393,744 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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Develop a better understanding of what CFS/CFIDS sufferers are going through!

In the 1980s, a strange emerging epidemic baffled doctors in Incline Village, Nevada. Dismissed by the media as “The Yuppie Flu,” Chronic Fatigue Immune Dysfunction Syndrome (CFIDS) turned out to be neither a faddish disease of the wealthy nor a passing trend, but rather a growing worldwide epidemic of devastating proportions.

In the voices of a South African journalist, a former marathon runner, a teenage girl, a public health activist living on the edge of race and gender, a cancer patient neglected by doctors because of disdain for her chronic illness, and a theologian relearning the art of spiritual empathy, the people who share their stories in Stricken: Voices from the Hidden Epidemic of Chronic Fatigue Syndrome defy cultural stereotypes and explore the complex social and political dynamics of this hidden epidemic. Through their distinct points of view, we feel the grief and hope of those stricken with CFIDS and learn of the complex nature of this misunderstood disorder. These are compelling stories about a quiet and baffling epidemic.

The first American anthology to contain stories from a diverse range of people with CFIDS, Stricken offers an intimate look at the political and social issues surrounding CFIDS, as told by those who are living through this ordeal.

Stricken addresses several issues, such as:

why some doctors still do not believe CFIDS is real
how the disease is mocked in the media
myths about this illness
the personal fight for medical or public recognition
the skepticism and hope that is felt by the ever-growing number of CFIDS sufferers

Stricken confronts fascinating CFIDS issues such as the Kevorkian suicides, accusations of Munchausen Syndrome By Proxy, Gulf War Syndrome, the role of storytelling in a memory-impaired patient movement, and the feasibility of mass activism in a disabled population. With contributions from Pulitzer-prize nominated writer Susan Griffin, renowned health writer and radio host Gary Null, well-known feminist activist Joan Nestle, and award-winning poet and essayist Floyd Skloot, Stricken is an eloquent testament to the heroism, defiance, and diversity of the CFIDS community.

About the Author

Peggy Munson is an award-winning fiction writer, poet, and essayist with CFIDS whose work has appeared in numerous journals, periodicals, and anthologies. She has been awarded fellowships by the MacDowell Colony, the Ragdale Foundation, and Cottages at Hedgebrook. --This text refers to the Hardcover edition.

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5.0 out of 5 stars fantastic, July 2 2003

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This book gave me the courage to stop pretending that I do not have a serious illness. Trying to pretend that I am normal has been a very heavy burden.

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5.0 out of 5 stars fantastic, July 2 2003

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This book gave me the courage to stop pretending that I do not have a serious illness. Trying to pretend that I am normal has been a very heavy burden.

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5.0 out of 5 stars A Must-Read for CFIDS Patients and their Families, Nov 15 2001

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This book is a collection of essays from a wide range of people living through the nightmare of chronic fatigue syndrome. No subject is deemed too sensitive to be discussed: the topics of pain, suffering, suicidal ideations, and the utter hopelessness of living with a debilitating chronic illness for which there is no cure -- all are approached without flinching. Each of the essays resonated with me on some level because I've been a CFIDS survivor for five years. If you or someone you love has lived with this awful illness, this book will be of great comfort and will reassure you that you are not alone. The book contains incredible insights on the realities of being sick in a society that does not accept invisible illnesses. "Stricken" is magnificent in its truth and compassion. I give it my highest recommendation -- a must-read for anyone who has CFIDS or for people who have a loved one with the disease.

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5.0 out of 5 stars A Must-Read for CFIDS Patients and their Families
This book is a collection of essays from a wide range of people living through the nightmare of chronic fatigue syndrome. Read more

Published on Nov 15 2001 by Paula Freeman

5.0 out of 5 stars A powerful and emotional read
Even though I do not suffer from CFIDS, I have been closely involved with people who have this awful illness, and I have seen the utter devastation it causes. Read more

Published on Mar 14 2001