Chapter
The Power of Literature in Processing Illness
44:21 - 57:09 (12:48)
The writer discusses how novels like John Green's "The Fault in Our Stars" helped her to process and understand her own experience with cancer, and how seeking out books that explore the subject can help others do the same.
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The author shares her experience of reading books that dealt with the topic of illness and how they helped her reckon with the imprints of her own illness on her life and sense of self.
44:21 - 48:15 (03:54)
Summary
The author shares her experience of reading books that dealt with the topic of illness and how they helped her reckon with the imprints of her own illness on her life and sense of self.
ChapterThe Power of Literature in Processing Illness
Episode#516: Suleika Jaouad on Invaluable Road Trips, the Importance of a To-Feel List, and Finding Artistic Homes
PodcastThe Tim Ferriss Show
The cure is not the end of a healing process when it comes to illness.
48:15 - 54:35 (06:19)
Summary
The cure is not the end of a healing process when it comes to illness. It can actually bring on a new phase involving trauma, confusing symptoms and coping with the expectations of others.
ChapterThe Power of Literature in Processing Illness
Episode#516: Suleika Jaouad on Invaluable Road Trips, the Importance of a To-Feel List, and Finding Artistic Homes
PodcastThe Tim Ferriss Show
The quiet period after the initial shock of losing a loved one can be the most difficult as there is less support and one is left to their own devices.
54:35 - 57:09 (02:33)
Summary
The quiet period after the initial shock of losing a loved one can be the most difficult as there is less support and one is left to their own devices. However, going through the process of grieving, recovering and uncovering the trauma is important for growth and healing.