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Chronic: A Memoir Paperback – June 6, 2023

by Rebecca Dimyan (Author)
5.0 5.0 out of 5 stars 9 ratings
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In this powerful debut, Rebecca Dimyan details her experience with endometriosis, a chronic disease which effects one in ten women worldwide. This painful condition takes an average of seven years to be diagnosed and has no proven cure. Most women will undergo multiple surgeries, take countless painkillers and other drugs, and will still endure regular pain and other complications. With honesty, vulnerability, and sometimes humor, Dimyan explores the ways the condition has impacted her experiences, her body, her pain, and her joy. She takes her audience on an emotional journey through her teenage years, early twenties, and into her thirties as she becomes a professional woman, wife, and mother. Dimyan blends research, anecdotes, and advice as she shares the relief she’s found through alternative treatments and holistic medicine. Chronic isn’t just a story about one woman’s illness—it is a memoir about all the pain, pleasure, heartbreak, friendship, love, and hope she experiences on her path to healing.
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    154 pages
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  3. Publisher
    Woodhall Press
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    June 6, 2023
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    6 x 0.4 x 9 inches
  6. ISBN-10
    1954907117
  7. ISBN-13
    978-1954907119
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"With research, perspective, humor, compassion, and emotional insight, Dimyan explores the tracks that endometriosis leaves on her body, life experiences, and her spirit, offering an essential addition to the literature of women's pain. Comparing the constant burden of pain to 'running drunk with a stack of china,' her story's weight is compounded as doctors and others minimize it. This innovative and generous book is equal parts memoir and treatment diary, offering the reader hope and companionship as well as reframing the pain experience." —Sonya Huber

About the Author

Rebecca Dimyan is an award-winning writer whose nonfiction essays and short fiction have appeared in national and international print and online publications including Vox, Gastronomica: The Journal of Critical Food Studies, xoJane, The Mighty, 34th Parallel, and many others. Her book Chronic: A Memoir is forthcoming from Woodhall Press, and her debut novel Waiting for Beirut, which was a finalist for the Fairfield Book Prize, will be published by Running Wild Press in 2023. Rebecca teaches writing at several colleges in Connecticut. She is a writer, editor, teacher, and conference director.

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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Woodhall Press (June 6, 2023)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Paperback ‏ : ‎ 154 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1954907117
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1954907119
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 7.2 ounces
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 6 x 0.4 x 9 inches
  • Customer Reviews:
    5.0 5.0 out of 5 stars 9 ratings

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Sarajane4
5.0 out of 5 stars A ray of hope for endometriosis
Reviewed in the United States on November 5, 2023
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This book was beautifully written. Reading it makes you feel like you are spending time with a good friend who can share your pain and frustrations with you. Rebecca allows herself to be vulnerable for the benefit of the reader, and shines hope on those suffering with endometriosis by sharing her experiences.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Wonderful!
Reviewed in the United States on July 5, 2023
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An excellent book for anyone who is dealing with chronic illness and considering trying alternatives to western medicine, which often does not give enough credit to non invasive or pharmacological treatments. Rebecca tells a very honest and emotional story about years of living with endometriosis and the path that led her to try an Eastern approach to treatment. She paints a clear picture about the benefits holistic treatment has offered and includes a number of references which are helpful to anyone wanting to learn more. This is a good book not only for people effected by endometriosis but for anyone living which chronic pain.
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Vet1
5.0 out of 5 stars Honest and Moving Memoir
Reviewed in the United States on September 19, 2023
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With humor, grace, and a courageous amount of honesty Dimyan takes the reader into life with chronic illness. Whether you have a similar condition or not, you will find something in touching book.
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Brittany
5.0 out of 5 stars Must read
Reviewed in the United States on June 17, 2023
Chronic opened my eyes to endomitriosis which I feel gets overshadowed, and brings to light a very powerful voice. Rebecca Dimyan has a captivating writing style that will draw you in and leave you hooked for more. She uses poetic analogies that paint a detailed imagery in a way that's both brilliant and profound. There are countless quotes in there that will forever be timeless. "Forget about Bruno, its endo we dont talk about." (Rebecca Dimyan) Except now let's talk about it! This is a must read!

Chronic is the kind of deep, personal, and emotional book that could save a life. Her bravery is so admirable. It is the kind of raw material that will bring comfort knowing you aren't alone. It is the kind of book that shows our struggles arent in vain because the author's long path of discovery to healing might be the voice that could spare someone else alot of suffering from endometriosis.
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JC
5.0 out of 5 stars AMAZING!!!
Reviewed in the United States on June 18, 2023
I highly recommend that you read this book. Rebecca's reflection on her life and her struggle with endometriosis made me laugh, cry, and feel every emotion in between. For anyone who has endometriosis, she offers hope through alternative Eastern medicine treatments that have actually worked for her and allowed her to get control over her life back.

For anyone who has any type of chronic illness in general - this book if for you. Western medicine teaches us that pharmaceuticals and/or surgery are the only way to "manage", but Rebecca shows us that there is a whole other way to approach your illness that actually gets to the core and doesn't just treat the symptoms. These alternative treatments bring health to your body, not harm. They are non invasive and lead you on a path to whole body healing - the best type of healing that exists.
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