banksa's review against another edition
emotional
funny
informative
reflective
sad
medium-paced
4.0
Content Warnings
Moderate: Suicide and Infertility
bookish_spoonie's review against another edition
5.0
5 stars
Utterly fantastic. This book was like reading all my thoughts and problems with endometriosis, from finding doctors that believe you down to the smallest moments you spend alone at 2am fighting the pain (which I am ironically doing now).
I have had endometriosis for 15 years and I really wish this book had been around when I was 16. It has everything that I wish I knew then and still has many aspects that comfort and educate me now.
Eleanor Thom is a fantastic writer and not only does she deliver all the information seamlessly, she makes you laugh too. Her humour is what made this book for me, along with her ability to somehow ease many of your worries and make you feel less alone.
This isn't a deeply scientific book, it is a book that will give you ideas to try to help make your life with endo that bit easier. The book is split up into chapters such as surgical treatment, hormone treatment, managing pain, fertility etc. What I especially loved were the lists (I'm a big list person) of things to do or things that may help. I smiled when reading Eleanor's list of what to have with you for after a laparoscopy. A pillow to put between you and the seatbelt in the car is something women that have multiple surgeries know but that a newly diagnosed endowarrior probably wouldn't think of, yet it is VITAL.
The information about endo was spot on, which is lucky because if I read another incorrect definition of endometriosis I will not be held accountable for my actions!
If you think you have endometriosis - buy this book.
If you have just been diagnosed with endometriosis - buy this book.
If like me, you are 15 years and 5 surgeries down the line and still grappling with daily pain - buy this book.
If you want someone else to understand what your day to day life is like with this awful incurable disease - force this book on them!
Please note that this book was gifted in exchange for an honest review.
Utterly fantastic. This book was like reading all my thoughts and problems with endometriosis, from finding doctors that believe you down to the smallest moments you spend alone at 2am fighting the pain (which I am ironically doing now).
I have had endometriosis for 15 years and I really wish this book had been around when I was 16. It has everything that I wish I knew then and still has many aspects that comfort and educate me now.
Eleanor Thom is a fantastic writer and not only does she deliver all the information seamlessly, she makes you laugh too. Her humour is what made this book for me, along with her ability to somehow ease many of your worries and make you feel less alone.
This isn't a deeply scientific book, it is a book that will give you ideas to try to help make your life with endo that bit easier. The book is split up into chapters such as surgical treatment, hormone treatment, managing pain, fertility etc. What I especially loved were the lists (I'm a big list person) of things to do or things that may help. I smiled when reading Eleanor's list of what to have with you for after a laparoscopy. A pillow to put between you and the seatbelt in the car is something women that have multiple surgeries know but that a newly diagnosed endowarrior probably wouldn't think of, yet it is VITAL.
The information about endo was spot on, which is lucky because if I read another incorrect definition of endometriosis I will not be held accountable for my actions!
If you think you have endometriosis - buy this book.
If you have just been diagnosed with endometriosis - buy this book.
If like me, you are 15 years and 5 surgeries down the line and still grappling with daily pain - buy this book.
If you want someone else to understand what your day to day life is like with this awful incurable disease - force this book on them!
Please note that this book was gifted in exchange for an honest review.
summerswb's review against another edition
4.0
Quite simply put, this book has come into my life just when I needed it. If you’re dealing with pelvic pain, endometriosis or anything close, you need this book. Brilliantly optimistic and realistic all at once. Just the thing.
lucilu27's review
funny
hopeful
informative
inspiring
lighthearted
reflective
relaxing
fast-paced
4.0
Half biographical account, half guide to live with endometriosis. Funny and easy to follow, pretty complete talking all from diagnosis, medications and diet. Will re-read fragments again for sure.
kirstymorrison's review
challenging
emotional
funny
hopeful
informative
inspiring
reflective
medium-paced
3.0
I was recently diagnosed with endometriosis and this was the first book I have read on the condition. The tone is extremely relatable and strikes a good balance between practical tips and personal experiences. The medical and research terminology used is also pitched at exactly the right level. I found it offensive that the author referred to 'women' with the condition throughout when the more inclusive 'people' would have been accurate and more appropriate. Tips for managing the condition rely mainly on analgesics and hormonal birth control (based on current evidence and practice). I would have appreciated interviews with others who manage their condition without these as I try to. I was also uncomfortable with the strong recommendations for complementary therapies without much of a caveat as to their proven clinical effectiveness. Overall a great introductory book which emphasises the power of knowledge and information from first symptoms to diagnosis to decades of living with endometriosis.
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