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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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Summary: The best arthritis book ever!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Review: Finally, an arthritis book that speaks the arthritic's soul. Amye Leong's story captures all the turmoil, anxiety, physical and emotional pain of living with Rheumatiod Arthritis. At times I felt she was telling my story. I also have RA for the past twenty years and have gone through similair experiences. Amye's courageous struggle with this disease and her fight to make this a better place for all of us is a must read for anyone living with any form of auto-immune disorder. There are so many books out there on the scientific, medical, and perhaps nutritional components of this disease. Amye speaks to our injured souls and provide us with the wings of fortitude and camaraderie. I do not have words to explain how deeply and profoundly this book has touched me. I am having my husband read this book so he could see that I am not alone. If you know anyone who lives with RA or any auto immune disease, this is a must have!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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Summary: A Compelling True-Story Page Turner!
Review: Get A Grip by Amye Leong is a marvelous book. While this self-help book is especially relevant for young people suffering from Arthritis, Amye's story offers hope and inspiration for anyone challenged by chronic pain and chronic illness. Here are successful ways to take charge of our own medical and personal struggle. Well written--you will laugh, cry and learn to cope along with her. This is a page turner. Richard and Peggy Hays
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Summary: A Compelling True-Story Page Turner!
Review: Get A Grip by Amye Leong is a marvelous book. While this self-help book is especially relevant for young people suffering from Arthritis, Amye's true story offers hope and inspiration for anyone challenged by chronic pain and chronic illness. Here are successful ways to take charge of our own medical and personal struggle. Well written--you will laugh, cry and learn to cope along with her. This is a page turner. Richard and Peggy Hays (Inspired by her in Sacramento, CA & Tulsa, OK)
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Summary: A Compelling True-Story Page Turner!
Review: Get A Grip by Amye Leong is a marvelous book. While this self-help book is especially relevant for young people suffering from Arthritis, Amye's story offers hope and inspiration for anyone challenged by chronic pain and chronic illness. Here are successful ways to take charge of our own medical and personal struggle. Well written--you will laugh, cry and learn to cope along with her. This is a page turner. Richard and Peggy Hays
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Summary: A Compelling True-Story Page Turner!
Review: Get A Grip by Amye Leong is a marvelous book. While this self-help book is especially relevant for young people suffering from Arthritis, Amye's true story offers hope and inspiration for anyone challenged by chronic pain and chronic illness. Here are successful ways to take charge of our own medical and personal struggle. Well written--you will laugh, cry and learn to cope along with her. This is a page turner. Richard and Peggy Hays (Inspired by her in Sacramento, CA & Tulsa, OK)
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Summary: A survivor's guide to chronic illness
Review: Get A Grip is an amazing and inspirational book by a woman who has been to hell and back! As I read I laughed and cried - I celebrated her victories and was crushed by her defeats. The amazing thing is how she learned and grew from each episode. She has wisdom to share with anyone who is struggling with a chronic illness - or who loves someone with a chronic illness. She takes you step by step through the process of learning to be an advocate, first for yourself, and then for others. It truly is a must read!!
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Summary: Get A Grip, A MUST read for anyone who has or knows someone
Review: Get A Grip, A MUST read for anyone who has or knows someone who has arthritis...
Amye Leong soberly tells in her memoir of her lifelong devastating struggle with Rheumatoid Arthritis...
But this is by no means a pity book; this young woman who as a college freshman was first diagnosed, with all her pain and hospitalizations she goes on to receive her MBA...
In spite of needing twelve joint replacements to get her out of a wheelchair...when even her education has been accomplished...
We journey with her through her sadness and triumphs, loves and laughter and tears, frustration and self education of the disease and most of all, we all cheer her on as she continues to persevere throughout her setbacks...and victories!
She represents us all, whether it be as a torch bearer in the 96 Olympics or just as a survivor of life which has dealt her such a harsh blow...
Ms. Leong has gone on to help the arthritis community with her starting the first Support Group for the young with arthritis back in the 80's in her home state of California...
Working along with C. Everett Coop during the Clinton administration on the Surgeon General's Counsel on Self Help and Public Health...
Today she travels the world as a spokesperson for the UN endorsed bone and joint decade 2000-2010...
She is an ICON for all of us 43 million Americans who live with arthritis everyday and pray for the cure...Tilda Kruegel Arthritis Foundation Southwest Florida Regional Board Member
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Summary: Get A Grip
Review: I met Amye Leong a number of years ago when she came to me to receive massage therapy which supports her continued mobility. I came to respect her, thoroughly enjoy her and admire her for her life's accomplishments.So when "Get A Grip" was published I was excited to read it, to know Amye's story in greater detail. And yes, the book is very readable, inspiring and filled with the joy that Amye can hold not despite her disease, but WITH her disease.What I was not prepared for was how topical the book is for me as I deal with having a very different chronic autoimmune disease. I had recently sunk into a depression which is a side effect of my physical illness, a response to the ways my life has changed and how I had allowed myself to become a victim of this disease and not, as Amye so strongly addresses in Get A Grip, becoming a participating partner in my health care. Amye Leong has spent many years touching people's lives through her advocacy for, and commitment to the Rheumatoid Arthritis community. Now through her writing she is touching and inspiring so many more!While it is understandable that Get A Grip is directed to people with Rheumatoid Arthritis, I believe it would be intensely appropriate, helpful and perhaps even necessary for anyone dealing with a chronic illness, and even those struggling with a life challenge.
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Summary: Get A Grip
Review: I met Amye Leong a number of years ago when she came to me to receive massage therapy which supports her continued mobility. I came to respect her, thoroughly enjoy her and admire her for her life's accomplishments.So when "Get A Grip" was published I was excited to read it, to know Amye's story in greater detail. And yes, the book is very readable, inspiring and filled with the joy that Amye can hold not despite her disease, but WITH her disease.What I was not prepared for was how topical the book is for me as I deal with having a very different chronic autoimmune disease. I had recently sunk into a depression which is a side effect of my physical illness, a response to the ways my life has changed and how I had allowed myself to become a victim of this disease and not, as Amye so strongly addresses in Get A Grip, becoming a participating partner in my health care. Amye Leong has spent many years touching people's lives through her advocacy for, and commitment to the Rheumatoid Arthritis community. Now through her writing she is touching and inspiring so many more!While it is understandable that Get A Grip is directed to people with Rheumatoid Arthritis, I believe it would be intensely appropriate, helpful and perhaps even necessary for anyone dealing with a chronic illness, and even those struggling with a life challenge.
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