What Doesn't Kill You: A Life with Chronic Illness - Lessons from a Body in Revolt

This is a riveting memoir that follows Tessa Miller’s journey from a young journalist in New York City to a chronic illness survivor. On a random fall day, Miller’s stomach seized up, leading to years of misdiagnoses, life-threatening infections, and procedures. After finally being diagnosed with Crohn’s disease, she faced the daunting reality of never fully recovering.

Today, 3 in 5 adults in the United States suffer from chronic illnesses, yet there’s an air of shame and isolation surrounding the topic. Millions endure these diseases alone, balancing relationships and work with the constant threat of health complications.