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THE NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER'Julie Yip-Williams conquered blindness and adversity only to be struck down. Her book is heartbreaking and necessary.' Guardian'Eloquent, gutting and at times disarmingly funny ... a magnificent writer.' New York TimesBorn blind in Vietnam, Julie Yip-Williams narrowly escaped euthanasia at the hands of her grandmother, only to have to flee the political upheaval of the late 1970s with her family. Loaded into a rickety boat with three hundred other refugees, Julie made it to Hong Kong and, ultimately, America, where a surgeon gave her partial sight. Against all odds, she became a Harvard-educated lawyer, with a husband, a family, a life. Then, at the age of thirty-seven, with two little girls still at home, Julie was diagnosed with terminal metastatic colon cancer, and a different journey began.Growing out of a blog Julie kept for the last four years of her life, The Unwinding of the Miracle is the story of a vigorous life told through the prism of imminent death, of a life lived vividly and cut too short. With glorious humour, bracing honesty and the cleansing power of well-deployed anger, her story is inspiring and instructive, delightful and shattering. More than just a tale about cancer, it's about truth and honesty, fear and pain, our dreams, our jealousies. And it's about how to say goodbye to your children and a life you love.Starting as a need to understand the disease, it has evolved into a powerful story about living - even as Julie put her affairs in order and prepared to die.'A searing memoir ... I didn't know Julie, but in these pages I grew to love her.' Lucy Kalanithi

This book is unique, informative, and approachable - and addresses a problem faced by one in ten (176 million) women worldwide.Dr Iris Orbuch. is a surgeon and Amy Stein,a physical therapist, the founder of Beyond Basics Physical Therapy. Together they have produced a guide for women about how to deal with their endometriosis in order to:1) Avoid surgery (if at all possible),2) What to do before surgery (should they absolutely need it); and how3) To live and what to do post-surgery - so that the women afflicted by this disease, can reclaim their lives.Dr. Orbuch and Amy Stein have called upon those they call the endometriosis "e;warriors"e; - specialists in a range of practices with whom they routinely share knowledge and insights into what works for the women they care for.With the recent new guidelines issued by NICE in the UK this book is destined to become the go-to reference for the thousands of women struggling with this debilitating condition.

The health version of Invisible Women, this book lifts the lid about how at every level of medicine, medical research, government funding, and education, women's minds and bodies are controlled by a lack of access to everything.

No matter how jaded and frustrated you feel, there is a way to lead a more fulfilling life. Find out how with this frank and life changing book.

Scientifically proved methods to trick yourself into sleep, in an accessible and easily digestible format

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LONGLISTED FOR THE ORWELL PRIZE FOR POLITICAL FICTION, 2019 'A moving portrayal of the effects of a wrongful conviction on a young African-American couple.' - Barack Obama A Book of the Year according the i, Guardian, Sunday Times, Sunday Mail Newlyweds Celestial and Roy are the embodiment of the American Dream. He is a young executive, and she is an artist on the brink of an exciting career. Until one day they are ripped apart by circumstances neither could have imagined. Roy is arrested and sentenced to twelve years for a crime Celestial knows he didn't commit. Devastated and unmoored, Celestial finds herself struggling to hold on to the love that has been her centre, taking comfort in Andre, their closest friend. When Roy's conviction is suddenly overturned, he returns home ready to resume their life together. A masterpiece of storytelling, An American Marriage offers a profoundly insightful look into the hearts and minds of three unforgettable characters who are at once bound together and separated by forces beyond their control.

Mary Karr meets Miranda July in this hilarious debut about a young woman's quest for self-acceptance and belonging

Most illnesses start in thegut, including many youwould not even think of!And if your gut isn't functioning right, it setsthe stage for illness and disease. The gut-thegastrointestinal system-is designed to absorbnutrients that support our bodies andhelp us make energy, and get rid of things thatwe don't need or are toxic. But what happenswhen the system breaks down? Leaky gutsyndrome (LGS) occurs when the lining of thesmall intestine is damaged, allowing foreigncompounds to escape into your bloodstream,which weakens your immune system and triggersautoimmune reactions. Traditional physicians don't understandwhat LGS is-much less how to diagnose andtreat it. In fact, it is estimated that more than80 percent of people with chronic illnesseshave leaky gut, an overgrowth of bad bacteria,or not enough good bacteria. Here are some symptoms that may becaused by LGS:Digestive complaints, acid reflux,IBS, Crohn's diseaseJoint and muscle pain, arthritisObesity and food allergiesHeadaches, depression, anxiety,ADHDItchy skin, rashes, eczema, acne,rosacea, psoriasisIn Heal Your Leaky Gut, Dr. DavidBrownstein will explain how the gut-like thebrain, heart, and liver-needs to be properlynourished in order for it to function correctly. Simply stated, if your gut is not healthy, your immune system is going to suffer.Improving your gut health and takingfewer drugs will help you feel better and lookyounger, improve your brain function, andtreat myriad medical conditions. This bookwill give you all the information you need tochange what you are now doing so you canhave optimal gut health and, as a result, overallhealth and well-being.

Gut Crisis is the ultimate guide to gut health. Poor food quality, the overuse of antibiotics, and other factors are creating an imbalanced state in your gut bacteria and damaging your gut lining. This eventually leads to inflammation that underlies chronic health conditions such as obesity, diabetes, autoimmune disease, heart disease, and degenerative brain disorders.This book reveals a hidden health crisis taking place around the world and talks about the most recent and effective treatment programs. It gives practical advice based on what the ancients have known for centuries: by healing your gut through diet, lifestyle, and simple procedures, you can heal your body and mind.Gut Crisis includes practical issues that affect everyone: What disorders are caused by an imbalanced state of gut bacteria? How do gut bacteria affect your cravings and emotions? What are the effects of probiotics? What is your personal Gut/Brain Nature? What can you do to heal your gut?