"My current hyperfixation is what I like to call “Not Your Average Fairy Tale,” which is basically anything that breaks down our learned perception of the stories we grew up with. A fantastic read for all, spoonie or not. Give me anything that challenges ableism and I'M IN!" – Melissa
"I have read many books about living with chronic illnesses and I can confidently say that this is one of the best out there. Combining traditional Buddhist wisdom and first hand experience of living with disabilities, How to Be Sick helped change the way I think about living with disabilities, giving me hope and a plethora of reminders that I carry with me every single day." – Melissa
"The Invisible Kingdom is a mix of memoir, medical research, and wisdom for those of us living with invisible illnesses in a post-Covid world. The world is a scary place right now, full of people who don’t understand or care, but books like this give me hope. I always have trouble putting my thoughts into words, but O’Rourke did so seamlessly and powerfully. EVERYONE needs to read this, not just those in the disabled community." – Melissa
(This book cannot be returned.)
"Practicing self care is something I have a really tough time remembering to do, especially when I am in the throes of a flare up. Reading this reminded me that I am NOT my illness, I’m just another sexy goddess who might need a little more time doing things than others. Be patient with yourself.
Always remember: “My illness may be chronic, but my ass is iconic.” " – Melissa
"My current hyperfixation is what I like to call “Not Your Average Fairy Tale,” which is basically anything that breaks down our learned perception of the stories we grew up with. A fantastic read for all, spoonie or not. Give me anything that challenges ableism and I'M IN!" – Melissa