She said it plenty of times I just didn't believe her. So get your daily dose.Īs for the author's book, Sick Idiot, I didn't think the title fit the book and/or she didn't have enough 'sick idiot-ness' built into the book. It may be a cliche but for people living with pain every day: laughter can be the best of medicine. Laughter is something the author completely agrees with whether w/ friends and family or at the doctor's office (just not AT the doctor).

Before you say isn't this a book review? (It is!!) I want to share some points w/ you.

It makes you grow.Fast! One thing I personally have learned is no matter what you gotta smile & laugh. I personally think it is harder than any college education. The tough stuff we experience in life, well, it serves as an education tough as it may be. Caregivers, too, of any age might find some wise nuggets of insight and advice throughout - in fact, I tweeted quite a few of her pearls of wisdom. Limp along as we observe a journey that hasn't always been easy - but has always been worth it.'-Back cover.3.5/4 out of 5 -This is an approachable book for women from teens to young professionals and working mothers and patients dealing with unforeseen medical situations.

From hit- lists, to hospitals, to hair salons, there is never a dull moment or a right way to be sick. After dealing with invisible illness since childhood, Ashley has learned to stay smiling, stay positive, and keep a sense of humor through all of life's unpredictable twists and turns - and she's definitely more than a Sick Idiot. 'From trips to see Oprah to trips to the emergency room, herein lie the sometimes-funny, sometimes-ridiculous, sometimes-inspiring, but always-true stories of Arthritis Ashley and her ups and downs while navigating life with chronic illness. From hit- lists, to hospitals, to hair salons, there is.

Sick Idiot by Ashley Boynes-Shuck