Reflections on a Life with Diabetes: A Memoir in Many Voices

By Diane M. Parker

In this candid anthology, the authors take you on a tour of their experiences living with diabetes. This is not a technical or scientific book but one that exposes the tender emotions of living with... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1589395964
• ISBN13: 9781589395961
• Release Date: June 2004
• Publisher: Virtualbookworm.com Publishing
• Length: 288 Pages
• Weight: 0.91 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 5.9" x 9.2"

Customer Reviews

This book is a must if you are, or know, a diabetic!

For anyone who has been affected by diabetes this is a must read! An inspirational, touching and heartfelt look at living with diabetes from the point of view of the diabetic but also those who live with or love a diabetic. As someone who has a friend with diabetes this book has made me feel not alone in dealing with diabetes and has given me a much better understanding of what having this chronic condition is like.

A Telling Tale with Many Voices

It's difficult to imagine a collection of more telling and powerful tales on the topic of diabetes. This book, compiled by Diane Parker and Ruth Mark, is a winner. The contributors chronicle their personal struggles with diabetes and the strengths and insights gained along the way with candor and humor. I can't think of a better read for ANYONE whose life has been touched by this illness. I honestly could not put it down! The fact that most of these folks were gifted writer made each story even more more pleasurable to read. Highly recommended to those with the illness, their family or friends, or anyone living with a chronic illness or condition.

Loved it!

This is a really lovely book, filled with amazing insights; but even more, it's a book of comfort. It's about not being alone, and it's about not just surviving diabetes, but living with it, in the moment and in the company of some pretty incredible writers who wrap stories and essays and poetry around you, serving up comfort and hope. It's about life. Highly recommend!!!!

Great reading

I have read this book from beginning to end and congratulate the writers for telling their story about what it's like to live with diabetes. The stories and poems are heartfelt and capture the essence of life with diabetes. There are many books on the market dealing with the medical aspects of diabetes but this is the first to deal with the emotional aspects. It is well-balanced and offers insight into the struggle and survival of this disease. I LOVE it and suggest everyone touched by diabetes read it. There is much to reflect on in these pages.