Reviews for Encounters with the Invisible: Unseen Illness, Controversy, and Chronic Fatigue Syndrome

The average rating for Encounters with the Invisible: Unseen Illness, Controversy, and Chronic Fatigue Syndrome based on 2 reviews is 4 stars.

Review # 1 was written on 2012-06-13 00:00:00 Ryan Phifer This is making me re-evaluate my approach to managing my CFS as I find myself inevitably caught in the same internal identity struggle. Having finally finished my degree after years of pushing myself to do so, yet finding myself too ill to do what I'd wanted with it, this book has been a rare validation for many of the emotions I'm working through at present and I truly appreciate the precious time and energy the author and her family have taken to share their hard-won knowledge and experience with me. To those who haven't a direct interest in such illnesses, this book has enough of a balance of first-hand perspective, historical scope, and humorous narrative to prompt contemplation of not just what it is to be chronically ill but to be part of a larger humanity where such is an intractable element. To those who've found themselves hurled into first-hand contact, this book makes an excellent introduction to this new, and often baffling, world.

Review # 2 was written on 2008-06-30 00:00:00 Pham Thuan It covers the psychological disorders one may encounter after being diognosed with CFIDS. A good book to read if interested in clinical psychology and or the politics in the medical field.