Product Description

Millions of Americans experience pain every day of their lives, their conditions unalleviated by the myriad medications and treatments available today. Maureen Pratt, who has had lupus for more than a decade, is intimately aware of the toll chronic pain takes on patients and their families.

In this practical and spiritual guide, she shares how she navigates through the frustrations, fears, and complexities of living with chronic pain and illness.

Using a combination of Bible passages, her own observations and insights, and prayer, Pratt provides help on issues that include dealing with isolation, coping with medical expenses, and learning to say no. Written with unstinting honesty and humor, Peace in the Storm will help readers identify their own spiritual and physical needs.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #330537 in Books
• Published on: 2005-04-19
• Released on: 2005-04-19
• Original language: English
• Number of items: 1
• Binding: Paperback
• 352 pages

Features

• ISBN13: 9780385510790
• Condition: NEW
• Notes: Brand New from Publisher. No Remainder Mark.
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Review
Praise for Peace in the Storm
“Maureen Pratt has done a masterful job of turning her own personal painful experience into a work that brings hope, comfort, and inspiration to others who are confronting physical, spiritual and psychological pain. Her deep and abiding faith shines through every page of this important work.”
—Rabbi Levi Meier, Ph.D., chaplain / clinical psychologist, Cedars-Sinai Medical Center, Los Angeles

“Maureen Pratt’s faith and courage grace every page of this book. Each reflection is like a window into a very deep soul which has gone through a severe refining and is now accessible to us as a treasure . . . This is a true gift to the chronically ill person and also a valuable resource for those whose problems in life are not physical.”
—Rev. Frank Desiderio, C.S.P.

Review
Praise for Peace in the Storm
“Maureen Pratt has done a masterful job of turning her own personal painful experience into a work that brings hope, comfort, and inspiration to others who are confronting physical, spiritual and psychological pain. Her deep and abiding faith shines through every page of this important work.”
—Rabbi Levi Meier, Ph.D., chaplain / clinical psychologist, Cedars-Sinai Medical Center, Los Angeles

“Maureen Pratt’s faith and courage grace every page of this book. Each reflection is like a window into a very deep soul which has gone through a severe refining and is now accessible to us as a treasure . . . This is a true gift to the chronically ill person and also a valuable resource for those whose problems in life are not physical.”
—Rev. Frank Desiderio, C.S.P.

About the Author

Maureen Pratt has served as an ambassador for the Arthritis Foundation Southern California Chapter and is a founding member of Lupus L.A. She works with the Lupus Foundation of America to promote patient education and is a speaker on faith, prayer, health, and living with chronic pain and illness. She is the co-author of Taking Charge of Lupus and the author of The First Year—Hypothyroidism. She lives in Los Angeles, California.

Customer Reviews

Spiritually Uplifting
I am a 27-year-old woman with Lupus, Fibromyalgia, and Osteoarthritis in both knees and in my spine. It is a gross understatement to say that it's a hard thing to deal with. This book has helped me to see my health problems in a different way. Instead of seeing them as a burden to me, and seeing myself as a burden to others, I now see my afflictions as blessings. I don't feel helpless anymore. I feel like I can deal with my illnesses gracefully. I cannot even begin to tell you how much peace this book has brought to my life! Anytime I'm feeling sorry for myself or I am in a great deal of pain, I open this book and read another chapter or two. Instantly, I feel more at peace in my body. It doesn't physically make the pain go away, but somehow I feel God's hand touching me, comforting me, and reassuring me that He is always with me. I love the scripture excerpts at the beginning of each chapter, and the original prayers at the end. If you have a chronic illness and you are having a difficult time coping with it, you MUST have this book! It will definitely bring peace amidst your storm...

We need more books like this!
I was delighted just to know this book existed. As the founder of a Christian organization for those with chronic illness I often fall short of books to offer that I know will provide someone with hope; but also confront the challenges one faces each day when living with chronic pain. This book will be a true source of hope and comfort to anyone with a chronic illness. As author of a devotional book on chronic illness myself, I know just how hard it can be to press on when you are in so much pain. Way to go, Maureen! You've filled a much-needed gap in the publishing industry and have done it with both grace and joy!
Lisa Copen

Maureen captures real feelings and issues of those that are chronically ill.
Maureen Pratt has detailed many issues that come about when one becomes chronically ill. Not only was Maureen right on when it came to her description of the problems one can deal with, she also has keyed into the emotions that go with it. Maureen suggest many ideas on how to deal with this issues, which leave you very inspired. I could not put the book down. I was educated, moved and very inspired. I recommend it to all that are chronically ill and to those who want to understand exactly what a sick person is feeling and going through.What a great book!!