Anna Bloom is depressed -- so depressed that her parents have committed her to a mental hospital with a bunch of other messed-up teens. Here she meets a roommate with a secret (and a plastic baby), a doctor who focuses way too much on her weight, and a cute, shy boy who just might like her. But wait! Being trapped in a loony bin isn't supposed to be about making friends, losing weight, and having a crush, is it? Get Well Soon, Julie Halpern's fiction debut, finds humor in the unlikeliest of places, and presents a character whose voice -- and heart -- will resonate with all of us who have ever felt just a little bit crazy.
The nurturing words gathered here offer the courage to move toward recovery and healing and to summon faith and grace in the midst of pain to anyone who is ill, as well as to their families and friends. Wise and compassionate, this uplifting volume encourages readers to find solace in simplicity, take comfort in ritual, and welcome the healing touch of a loved one's warm embrace. A thoughtful and lasting bouquet of good wishes, culled from a wide variety of sources and traditions, provides the inspiration and confidence to be still, live in wonder, celebrate triumphs, reclaim dreams, give thanks, and get well.
Examines "the gruesome, morbid details of some of the worst plagues in human history, as well as stories of the heroic figures who fought to ease their suffering. With her signature mix of ... research and ... storytelling, and not a little dark humor, Jennifer Wright explores history's most gripping and deadly outbreaks"--
Do you freeze up every time a greeting card gets passed around the office? Everybody else seems to know exactly what to write. Why does your mind go blank? What do you do? Consult this book! It contains 101 unique sentiments you can write in get well cards for friends, family members, or co-workers. You’ll find everything from tender reassurances and heartfelt well-wishes to cheerful rhymes, as well as realistic expressions of hope, care and concern. If someone in your life is injured, under the weather or battling illness and you just can’t seem to find the right words, then it’s time to grab a copy of this ebook! Kick your fear of “Blank Inside” cards to the curb. Or put your artistic skills to use and make your own! No need to worry about what you’ll write inside. You can conquer any get well card with “What Should I Write? 101 Get Well Wishes for Greeting Cards.”
A joyful novel full of humanity from the author of Soft in the Head - a July 2016 Indie Next pick. Saved from drowning in Paris's River Seine, a sixty-something misanthrope finds himself stuck in a hospital bed for six weeks while he recovers. As he looks back on his life, the good and the bad, he makes some unexpected new acquaintances, and just when he thought life had no more suprises in store for him, he finds out he was wrong....
According to the World Health Organization, there are 30,000 identified diseases. Of these, 22,500 have no known cure or effective treatment. We live in the most technologically advanced age, yet we have never been more unhealthy. Even those in good health face constant misdirection. Leaving no stone unturned, certified nutritional counselor, copastor, and TV host Laura Harris Smith helps you pursue healing and wellness for body, mind, and spirit both naturally and supernaturally. Both are necessary for a full, abundant life, and she equips you with the tools you need for the journey, including · condition-specific healing prayers · powerful declarations of faith and healing · total-body-system blessings for the prevention of sickness · delicious tailored menus for each body system · how to troubleshoot stubborn ailments and recognize spiritual warfare · how to confront any spiritual sickness--such as grudges, unforgiveness, or sin patterns--that block healing · amazing, miraculous testimonies to build faith · alphabetized illness index linking to correlating prayers to help you recover Whether you are ready to experience a life-changing miracle, observe the gradual improvement of a body on the mend, or maintain the good health you have, healing will come. Here is your chance to get well soon!
Overjoyed at the idea of going away to camp, friends Nat Boyd and Boyd Fink prepare for their adventure ahead, but when Boyd comes down with an illness and the doctor says he may not be able to go, Nat worries about being without his friend.