 | Mosaic Moments: Devotionals for the Chronically Ill by Lisa J. Copen
Buy new: $11.25 / Used from: $1.51 A devotional that truly goes deep into the emotions and struggles that those with chronic illness face. Very "raw" and yet still encouraging. Validates all those emotions we don't think others have.
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 | A Woman's Health Resource Journal by Lisa Copen
An amazing binder with loads of information for all of your health records, CD to print out more forms, lots of tools and even inspirational quotes & scriptures for while you're on hold on the phone.
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 | Why Can't I Make People Understand? Discovering the Validation Those with Chronic Illness Seek and Why (Conquering the Confusions of Chronic Illness) by Lisa J. Copen
Buy new: $14.00 / Used from: $9.99 Loads of people have said, "this book has changed my life!" Worth reading even more than once, since we gain control of emotions but sometimes need a refresher!
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 | Beyond Casseroles: 505 Ways to Encourage a Chronically Ill Friend (Conquering the Confusions of Chronic Illness) by Lisa J. Copen
Buy new: $7.00 / Used from: $15.00 Perfect for EVERYONE! Individuals, but also churches, chaplains, parish nurses, counselors, doctors, nurses, anyone who is in the helping field. Tons of practical simple ideas that can make an impact.
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 | So You Want to Start a Chronic Illness / Pain ministry by Lisa J. Copen
Buy new: $15.00 / Used from: $15.95 A great book with all of the basics, covers questions about logistics on starting a ministry/support group, but also talks about how to overcome some problems, and how to answer "why am I not healed?"
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 | Learning to Live with Chronic Illness Bible Study by Lisa Copen
A much-needed Bible study on chronic illness. Great for individuals or groups.
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 | When Cronic Illness Enters Your Life by Lisa Copen
Buy new: $6.50 / Used from: $19.93 Another wonderful Bible study on chronic illness for individuals or groups.
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 | You Gotta Keep Dancin' by Tim Hansel
Buy new: $8.63 / Used from: $2.54 When disagnosed, my pastor who had same illness said "read this." Then I gave it to my mom &it helped her tremendously in understanding me. Must-read for those with illness & those who love them.
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 | When God Weeps by Joni Eareckson Tada
Buy new: $11.10 / Used from: $3.12 My #1 pick for understanding a loving God who still allows us to suffer. Acknowledges everything we don't understand about illness and our faith and answers each concern. Amazingly --not depressing!
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 | We Are Not Alone: Learning to Live with Chronic Illness by Sefra Kobrin Pitzele
Buy new: $9.31 / Used from: $0.01 One of the first books I read about illness; helped me know all my feelings were normal and how much "weight" to give them or not give them in learning to cope with illness.
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 | Celebrate Life: New Attitudes For Living With Chronic Illness by Edited by Arthritis Foundation
Buy used from: $0.01 A wonderful author with an amazing attitude (I know her and it shines through all the time regardless of her circumstances.) She practises what she preaches and is very encouraging.
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 | Beyond Chaos: One Man's Journey Alongside His Chronically Ill Wife by Gregg Piburn
Buy used from: $0.75 Every man who has a chronically ill wife owes it to himself to read this. The author is brutally honest about all the ways he messed up and how to communicate with his wife to conquer anything!
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 | Sick and Tired of Feeling Sick and Tired: Living with Invisible Chronic Illness, Second Edition by Paul J. Donoghue
Buy new: $11.53 / Used from: $1.85 Describes all the emotions of living with illness - very validating to one's mental health in dealing with physical pain.
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 | When Pete's Dad Got Sick: A Book about Chronic Illness (Helping Kids Heal) by Kathleen Long Bostrom
Buy used from: $0.91 There are too few books that share with kids about parents having chronic illness. This one is a gem!
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 | Peace in the Storm: Meditations on Chronic Pain and Illness by Maureen Pratt
Buy new: $11.53 / Used from: $3.12 A nice collection of devotionals on illness
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 | New Light on Depression: Help, Hope, and Answers for the Depressed and Those Who Love Them by David B. Biebel
Buy new: $12.47 / Used from: $4.55 One of the best books I've ever read on depression from a Christian viewpoint.
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 | If God Is So Good, Why Do I Hurt So Bad? by David B. Biebel
Buy used from: $0.01 The book may be small but it's big on impact, addressing all of those questions about a good God who allows tragic things.
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 | The God Of All Comfort: Devotions Of Hope For Those Who Chronically Suffer by Judy Gann
Buy new: $9.99 / Used from: $0.40 A personal friend of mine who wrote this nice collection of devotionals from a woman who has truly lived through the experiences and wants to comfort others.
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 | Think It Not Strange by Claudette Palatsky
Buy new: $10.19 / Used from: $2.35 Columnist for HopeKeepers Magazine, Claudette has written a wonderful book on finding God's strength, even when you are bedridden.
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 | Living With Mystery: Finding God in the Midst of Unanswered Questions by Stacey Padrick
Buy used from: $0.49 Her insights and revelation on honesty, love, brokeness, suffering, hope, and other key issues in life will broaden readers' understanding and appreciation for who God is and why we are here.
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 | The Chronic Illness Experience: Embracing the Imperfect Life by Cheri Register
Buy used from: $4.77 One for your personal library, great to read, then refer to over and over.
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 | Be Prepared: The Complete Financial, Legal, and Practical Guide to Living with Cancer, HIV, and other Life-Challenging Conditions by David Landay
Buy new: $23.99 / Used from: $0.75 Everything you need to know about finances if you have a chronic illness. Have not found anything comparable.
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