Life was progressing as expected; getting sick was never part of their plan. However, in its own distinct and sudden way, Lupus showed up in the lives of the men and women profiled in this book. Although their ages, locations and stories are different, they all share one thing in common: they refuse to give up hope, despite Lupus. Lupus: Real Life, Real Patients, Real Talk is the first book of its kind in relation to the disease. Journalist, Lupus patient and Lupus Foundation of America Board Member, Marisa Zeppieri-Caruana, sets out to find men and women across the nation who will share the hurdles of daily life when battling a debilitating and cruel disease. What she discovers is a community not broken and hopeless, but one that is optimistic and refuses to give in. These patients have encountered many obstacles - kidney transplants, open-heart surgeries, coma, and dialysis - yet they continue to persevere. They share their darkest moments and their future dreams. In addition to telling their stories, they discuss tips on how to manage and deal with the disease - emotionally, spiritually and physically. This book provides tangible information and inspiration for every Lupus patient and their loved ones. It is also an essential tool for those who are newly diagnosed and trying to navigate the choppy waters of chronic illness and daily life. Featuring Amy Kelly-Yalden, CEO of the Lupus Foundation of America, Southeast Chapter, and Magdalena Cadet, MD, FACR, Director of Rheumatology at New York Presbyterian Healthcare System, this book is not to be missed.
Author: Marisa L. Zeppieri-Caruana
Publisher: Thoughts & Letters Incorporated
Published: 04/30/2013
Pages: 242
Binding Type: Paperback
Weight: 0.72lbs
Size: 9.02h x 5.98w x 0.51d
ISBN: 9780615808772
About the Author
Marisa Zeppieri-Caruana is an author, freelance writer and speaker, currently residing in New York and Florida. Marisa has had over 500 articles published covering a wide variety of topics including health, business, religion, women's issues, and current events. She has been featured and interviewed on the topic of Lupus in Glamour, Healthline, Eating Well, The HUffington Post, WebMD, MSNBC, South Florida Today, The Good News, The Chicago Tribune and Yahoo. She is the founder of www.Lupuschick.com Formally educated in Chemistry and Fine Art, Marisa was about to graduate with her RN degree when she was diagnosed with Systemic Lupus. Confined to a bed, she rekindled her love for writing and embarked on a new and fulfilling career. She is currently working on her second Lupus related book, serves as a board member for the Lupus Foundation of America, Florida Chapter and is the Founder of the award winning blog/website, www.LupusChick.com
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