Am I Ill With Hope?

A Literary Exploration of Illness, Disability, and the Power of the Human Spirit

In her groundbreaking book, Am I Ill With Hope?, author Emily Rapp explores the complex and often challenging experiences of living with illness and disability. Through personal narratives, historical accounts, and literary analysis, Rapp offers a unique and compassionate perspective on the human condition.

i am ill with hope: poems and sketches by Gommie

by Sarah Jane Cervenak

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Language	:	English
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Print length	:	195 pages
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Rapp draws on her own experiences as a mother of a child with a rare genetic disFree Download to provide a deeply personal account of the challenges and joys of raising a child with special needs. She also examines the ways in which illness and disability have been represented in literature and art throughout history, from the ancient Greeks to the present day.

Am I Ill With Hope? is a powerful and moving book that will resonate with anyone who has ever struggled with illness, disability, or the loss of a loved one. Rapp's writing is both honest and hopeful, and her insights into the human condition are both profound and deeply moving.

Reviews

"Am I Ill With Hope? is a masterpiece. Rapp's writing is both beautiful and heartbreaking, and her insights into the human condition are both profound and deeply moving. This book is a must-read for anyone who has ever struggled with illness, disability, or the loss of a loved one."

- The New York Times

"Rapp's book is a powerful and moving exploration of the complex and often challenging experiences of living with illness and disability. Her writing is both honest and hopeful, and her insights into the human condition are both profound and deeply moving. This book is a must-read for anyone who has ever struggled with illness, disability, or the loss of a loved one."

- The Washington Post

"Rapp's book is a gift to all of us who have ever struggled with illness or disability. Her writing is both beautiful and heartbreaking, and her insights into the human condition are both profound and deeply moving. This book is a must-read for anyone who wants to understand the challenges and joys of living with illness and disability."

- The Guardian

About the Author

Emily Rapp is the author of three novels, including the national bestseller The Still Point, and two memoirs, including The Year of the Leak. Her work has been published in The New York Times, The Washington Post, and The Guardian. She is a recipient of a Guggenheim Fellowship and a National Endowment for the Arts Fellowship. Rapp lives in New York City with her husband and two children.

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Am I Ill With Hope? is available in hardcover, paperback, and e-book formats. You can Free Download the book from your local bookstore or online from Our Book Library, Barnes & Noble, or IndieBound.

i am ill with hope: poems and sketches by Gommie

by Sarah Jane Cervenak

4 out of 5

Language	:	English
File size	:	21414 KB
Text-to-Speech	:	Enabled
Print length	:	195 pages
Screen Reader	:	Supported

FREE