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Summary: MUST READ
Review: "Amye Leong is a remarkable woman with an amazing story. Crippling arthritis washed away her childhood dream of living in France, but through her determination, medical advances, and ironically, because of arthritis, she is now living that dream as official spokesperson for the United Nations/World Health Organization-endorsed Bone and Joint Decade. Amye's life is an inspiration to people affected by any chronic disorder and the health professionals who care for them. This book, Get a Grip!, chronicles her challenges and masterfully details the lessons she learned. It will help all arthritis sufferers not only live with the disease, but succeed in spite of it."--Lars Lidgren, M.D., Ph.D., Professor
Chairman, International Steering Committee
Bone and Joint Decade 2000-2010
Chairman, Department of Orthopaedics
Lund University Hospital, Sweden
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Summary: Must Read
Review: "Amye's story is a "must read" for anyone who has arthritis or cares about someone who does. Amye's journey from victim to accomplished advocate, public speaker and businesswoman has served to inspire her countless friends at the Arthritis Foundation. Now this 'Arthritis Foundation Treasure' is sharing her powerful story with all who feel challenged by chronic disease and want to reach within to find the resources necessary to take control, "get a grip," and begin to live their lives fully despite ever-continuing pain and disability." Debra R. Lappin, JD
former Chair, Arthritis Foundation
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Summary: A Truly Inspiring Book!
Review: 'Get A Grip' is not simply a story about how to deal with the pain and torment of arthritis, this is a story about how to deal with LIFE! This is a story about a woman who at the age 18 was stricken by a disease normally attributed to those much older. Amye Leong tells her story of pain, of despair and hope, of setbacks and victories. This is a story that can teach us all lessons on how to deal with whatever challenges we may be faced with in our own lives. This is a story that can teach us all that in the final analysis it is the person we all see looking back at us in the mirror that has the real power to affect our lives. But most of all, this is a story of COURAGE!!
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Summary: A Truly Inspiring Book!
Review: 'Get A Grip' is not simply a story about how to deal with the pain and torment of arthritis, this is a story about how to deal with LIFE! This is a story about a woman who at the age 18 was stricken by a disease normally attributed to those much older. Amye Leong tells her story of pain, of despair and hope, of setbacks and victories. This is a story that can teach us all lessons on how to deal with whatever challenges we may be faced with in our own lives. This is a story that can teach us all that in the final analysis it is the person we all see looking back at us in the mirror that has the real power to affect our lives. But most of all, this is a story of COURAGE!!
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Summary: Read this book - NOW!
Review: A strong, clear voice that will resonate with young adults impacted by rheumatic diseases, AND people of all ages who struggle with arthritis, chronic conditions, or discouraging limitations of any kind. READ IT! --This is no tale of woe, nor one of triumphant (but short-lived) denial. Amye is a leader who speaks unflinchingly of the troubles chronic illness can bring, alll the while proving that a life with long term health challenges can still be one of joy and accomplishment.
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Summary: Negative to Positive
Review: After reading "Get a Grip" by Amye Leong, I realised why the title was so apt. Not only is the message loud and clear to the arthritic world out there but also for 'others' to get a grip on themselves. What ever obstacles arise in ones life, be it, mental, physical, emotional - everyone should take responsibility for their own well being. By being good and kind to oneself, the strength to share a positivity becomes a power that can reach other's . Amye Leong's true story reveals just how this works. I felt empowered once I read the final pages and will strongly recommend the book to all my friends and associates for the fascinating journey that Amye takes us on - from the negative to positive. And shows us how dreams can come true.
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Summary: An inspiration to all!
Review: Amye Leong is a survivor and an inspiration. Her book, "Get a Grip", is the best kind of self-help book...personal story with practical help mixed in. As a fellow sufferer of rheumatoid arthritis, I've read plenty of self-help books over the years. I wish Amye's book had been out years ago...I wouldn't had wasted so much time reading useless books. This book is essential if you suffer from any chronic disease.
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Summary: An inspiration to all!
Review: Amye Leong is a survivor and an inspiration. Her book, "Get a Grip", is the best kind of self-help book...personal story with practical help mixed in. As a fellow sufferer of rheumatoid arthritis, I've read plenty of self-help books over the years. I wish Amye's book had been out years ago...I wouldn't had wasted so much time reading useless books. This book is essential if you suffer from any chronic disease.
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Summary: Get this book!!!!
Review: As a person with RA and as a professional health educator, I LOVED Get a Grip! Not only did I like the advice and inspiration that Amye Leong provides in it, but her personal story was amazing! I did not want to put this book down and when I did finish reading it, I wanted to read more about what happens to her next as she reaches for her dreams all while dealing simulataneously with a ravaging chronic disease. If you want to know exactly what it is like to have RA as a young adult or you just want to read how another person understands exactly how YOU feel while trying to live a full life and cope with RA at the same time, you have to GET THIS BOOK! Amye really is a wonderful arthritis educator and advocate but even more so, she is such a terrific role model. If she could come through her horrible flares of this disease as well as she did, it makes me feel like I can still move towards my dreams as well, RA and all. Amye is a great motivator and author, and now I can hardly wait for her next book to come out: to hear how her story continues!
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Summary: DIAGNOSED WITH A CHRONIC ILLNESS? READ THIS BOOK NOW!
Review: Congratulations to Amye Leong. She is a true crusader for those of us who have rheumatoid arthritis, or any other form of chronic illness. Having met Amye over 10 years ago at a National Arthritis Foundation House of Delegates Conference, my life was enriched by her enthusiasm, guts, and fight to win this battle with arthritis. Amye's efforts to make the public aware of the devastation arthritis can cause to oneself, one's family, friends and the community is sure to make an impact on how this disease is perceived by everyone. Since the publication of her book, the CDC came out with new statistics (10-24-02) that now more than 70 million Americans have a form of arthritis - one in three people ! Thank you Amye for all your hard work. It is through your painful suffering that others can now avoid such ordeals. I am glad you wrote this book and I am glad to call you my friend. It is because of our disease that we met and for that I am eternally grateful. This book is an excellent source of inspiration and hope for anyone who has arthritis or who loves someone that suffers with arthritis.
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