The invisible kingdom: reimagining chronic illness
(Book)
Author:
Published:
New York : Riverhead Books, ©2022.
Format:
Book
Physical Desc:
324 pages ; 24 cm
Status:
Hamden/Miller Adult Nonfiction 3rd Floor
616.044/ORO
Description
"A landmark exploration of one of the most consequential and mysterious issues of our time: the rise of chronic illness and autoimmune diseases. A silent epidemic of chronic illnesses afflicts tens of millions of Americans: these are diseases that are poorly understood, frequently marginalized, and can go undiagnosed and unrecognized altogether. Renowned writer Meghan O'Rourke delivers a revelatory investigation into this elusive category of "invisible" illness that encompasses autoimmune diseases, post-treatment Lyme disease syndrome, and now long COVID. Drawing on her own medical experiences as well as a decade of interviews with doctors, patients, researchers, and public health experts, O'Rourke traces the history of Western definitions of illness, and reveals how inherited ideas of cause, diagnosis, and treatment have led us to ignore a host of hard-to-understand medical conditions, ones that resist easy description or simple cures. And as America faces this health crisis of extraordinary proportions, the populations most likely to be neglected by our institutions include women, the working class, and people of color. Blending lyricism and erudition, candor and empathy, O'Rourke brings together her deep and disparate talents and roles as critic, journalist, poet, teacher, and patient, synthesizing the personal and universal into one monumental project arguing for a seismic shift in our approach to disease. The Invisible Kingdom offers hope for the sick, solace and insight for their loved ones, and a radical new understanding of our bodies and our health"--
Copies
Location
Call Number
Status
Hamden/Miller Adult Nonfiction 3rd Floor
616.044/ORO
On Shelf
Location
Call Number
Status
Branford/Blackstone Adult Nonfiction
616.044 ORO
On Shelf
Durham Adult Non-Fiction
616.044 OROURKE
On Shelf
East Haddam/Rathbun A Adult Nonfiction
616 ORO
On Shelf
East Hampton New Adult Nonfiction
616.044 ORO
On Shelf
East Lyme Public Adult Non-Fiction
616.044 O'Rourke
On Shelf
Guilford Adult Non-Fiction
616.044 O'ROURKE
On Shelf
Madison/Scranton Adult Nonfiction
616.044 OROURKE
On Shelf
Meriden Adult Non-Fiction
616.044 O'R
On Shelf
New London Adult Non Fiction
616.044 ORO
On Shelf
North Branford/Smith Adult Nonfiction
616.044 O'Rourke
On Shelf
North Haven Adult Nonfiction
616.044 O'Rourke, Meghan
On Shelf
North Stonington/Wheeler Adult Nonfiction
616.044 O'ROURKE [APR 22]
On Shelf
Norwich/Otis Adult Nonfiction
616.044 ORO
On Shelf
Old Lyme A Non-Fiction 600
616.044 ORO
On Shelf
Old Saybrook/Acton Adult Non-Fiction
616.044 O'ROURKE
On Shelf
Orange/Case Adult Nonfiction Book
616.044 O'Rourke
On Shelf
Wallingford Adult Nonfiction
616.044 O'ROURKE
On Shelf
West Haven Main Adult Non-fiction
616.044 OROURKE
On Shelf
West Haven Main Adult Non-fiction
616.044 OROURKE
On Shelf
Westbrook Adult Non-Fiction
616 ORO
On Shelf
Woodbridge Adult NF 600-699
616.044/ORO
On Shelf
More Details
Language:
English
ISBN:
9781594633799, 1594633797, 9780593541456, 0593541456
Notes
Bibliography
Includes bibliographical references (pages 275-314) and index.
Description
"A landmark exploration of one of the most consequential and mysterious issues of our time: the rise of chronic illness and autoimmune diseases. A silent epidemic of chronic illnesses afflicts tens of millions of Americans: these are diseases that are poorly understood, frequently marginalized, and can go undiagnosed and unrecognized altogether. Renowned writer Meghan O'Rourke delivers a revelatory investigation into this elusive category of "invisible" illness that encompasses autoimmune diseases, post-treatment Lyme disease syndrome, and now long COVID. Drawing on her own medical experiences as well as a decade of interviews with doctors, patients, researchers, and public health experts, O'Rourke traces the history of Western definitions of illness, and reveals how inherited ideas of cause, diagnosis, and treatment have led us to ignore a host of hard-to-understand medical conditions, ones that resist easy description or simple cures. And as America faces this health crisis of extraordinary proportions, the populations most likely to be neglected by our institutions include women, the working class, and people of color. Blending lyricism and erudition, candor and empathy, O'Rourke brings together her deep and disparate talents and roles as critic, journalist, poet, teacher, and patient, synthesizing the personal and universal into one monumental project arguing for a seismic shift in our approach to disease. The Invisible Kingdom offers hope for the sick, solace and insight for their loved ones, and a radical new understanding of our bodies and our health"--,Provided by publisher.
Reviews from GoodReads
Loading GoodReads Reviews.
Citations
APA Citation (style guide)
O'Rourke, M. (2022). The invisible kingdom: reimagining chronic illness. New York, Riverhead Books.
Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation (style guide)O'Rourke, Meghan. 2022. The Invisible Kingdom: Reimagining Chronic Illness. New York, Riverhead Books.
Chicago / Turabian - Humanities Citation (style guide)O'Rourke, Meghan, The Invisible Kingdom: Reimagining Chronic Illness. New York, Riverhead Books, 2022.
MLA Citation (style guide)O'Rourke, Meghan. The Invisible Kingdom: Reimagining Chronic Illness. New York, Riverhead Books, 2022.
Note! Citation formats are based on standards as of July 2022. Citations contain only title, author, edition, publisher, and year published. Citations should be used as a guideline and should be double checked for accuracy.
Staff View
Grouped Work ID:
69ca3549-a911-b4ba-ffa5-f25c95154904
Record Information
| Last Sierra Extract Time | Apr 17, 2024 01:06:20 PM |
|---|---|
| Last File Modification Time | Apr 17, 2024 01:06:42 PM |
| Last Grouped Work Modification Time | Apr 17, 2024 01:06:27 PM |
MARC Record
| LEADER | 05417cam 2200613Ii 4500 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| 001 | on1296760836 | ||
| 003 | OCoLC | ||
| 005 | 20220228115047.0 | ||
| 008 | 220215t20222022nyu e b 001 0 eng | ||
| 010 | |a 2021048490 | ||
| 020 | |a 9781594633799|q (hardcover) | ||
| 020 | |a 1594633797|q (hardcover) | ||
| 020 | |a 9780593541456|q (softcover) | ||
| 020 | |a 0593541456|q (softcover) | ||
| 035 | |a ocm1296760836 | ||
| 040 | |a DLC|b eng|e rda|c FMG|d FMG|d IK2|d CD5|d OI6|d GO6|d FHP|d WHP|d NB | ||
| 050 | 0 | 0 | |a RC108|b .O765 2022 |
| 082 | 0 | 0 | |a 616/.044|2 23/eng/20211117 |
| 100 | 1 | |a O'Rourke, Meghan,|e author. | |
| 245 | 1 | 4 | |a The invisible kingdom :|b reimagining chronic illness /|c Meghan O'Rourke. |
| 264 | 1 | |a New York :|b Riverhead Books,|c ©2022. | |
| 300 | |a 324 pages ;|c 24 cm | ||
| 336 | |a text|b txt|2 rdacontent | ||
| 337 | |a unmediated|b n|2 rdamedia | ||
| 338 | |a volume|b nc|2 rdacarrier | ||
| 504 | |a Includes bibliographical references (pages 275-314) and index. | ||
| 505 | 0 | |a Obstacles. Introduction ; "Gradually and then suddenly" ; What is an autoimmune disease? ; Disease concepts ; Impersonation ; The doctor-patient relationship ; Alternatives ; Downward spiral ; The woman problem ; The immune system gone awry -- Mysteries. Autoimmunity as metaphor ; Mind/body ; Positive thinking ; Possibility ; Nadir ; Lyme disease ; Futurity ; Uncertainty -- Healing. Silence and healing ; Solutions ; The wisdom narrative. | |
| 520 | |a "A landmark exploration of one of the most consequential and mysterious issues of our time: the rise of chronic illness and autoimmune diseases. A silent epidemic of chronic illnesses afflicts tens of millions of Americans: these are diseases that are poorly understood, frequently marginalized, and can go undiagnosed and unrecognized altogether. Renowned writer Meghan O'Rourke delivers a revelatory investigation into this elusive category of "invisible" illness that encompasses autoimmune diseases, post-treatment Lyme disease syndrome, and now long COVID. Drawing on her own medical experiences as well as a decade of interviews with doctors, patients, researchers, and public health experts, O'Rourke traces the history of Western definitions of illness, and reveals how inherited ideas of cause, diagnosis, and treatment have led us to ignore a host of hard-to-understand medical conditions, ones that resist easy description or simple cures. And as America faces this health crisis of extraordinary proportions, the populations most likely to be neglected by our institutions include women, the working class, and people of color. Blending lyricism and erudition, candor and empathy, O'Rourke brings together her deep and disparate talents and roles as critic, journalist, poet, teacher, and patient, synthesizing the personal and universal into one monumental project arguing for a seismic shift in our approach to disease. The Invisible Kingdom offers hope for the sick, solace and insight for their loved ones, and a radical new understanding of our bodies and our health"--|c Provided by publisher. | ||
| 650 | 0 | |a Chronic diseases. | |
| 650 | 0 | |a Autoimmune diseases. | |
| 907 | |a .b26894415 | ||
| 945 | |y .i66731689|i 20703093607|l bran|s -|h |u 6|x 0|w 0|v 2|t 2|z 01-07-22|o -|a 616.044 ORO | ||
| 945 | |y .i66893367|i 31200500391486|l hmanb|s -|h |u 7|x 1|w 0|v 3|t 2|z 02-24-22|o -|a 616.044/ORO | ||
| 945 | |y .i6691811x|i 22702013818|l duan|s -|h |u 9|x 0|w 0|v 3|t 2|z 03-02-22|o -|a 616.044 OROURKE | ||
| 945 | |y .i66919083|i 21802740825|l wdan6|s -|h |u 5|x 0|w 0|v 0|t 2|z 03-02-22|o -|a 616.044/ORO | ||
| 945 | |y .i66922057|i 21707889206|l waan|s -|h |u 4|x 1|w 0|v 6|t 2|z 03-03-22|o -|a 616.044 O'ROURKE | ||
| 945 | |y .i66924613|i 21600883280|l wsan|s -|h |u 5|x 1|w 0|v 5|t 2|z 03-03-22|o -|a 616 ORO | ||
| 945 | |y .i66925939|i 32159002430417|l oran|s -|h |u 4|x 0|w 0|v 1|t 2|z 03-03-22|o -|a 616.044 O'Rourke | ||
| 945 | |y .i66930534|i 22205223146|l maan|s -|h |u 6|x 2|w 0|v 7|t 2|z 03-04-22|o -|a 616.044 OROURKE | ||
| 945 | |y .i66966668|i 21203976663|l nwan|s -|h |u 5|x 1|w 0|v 3|t 2|z 03-16-22|o -|a 616.044 ORO | ||
| 945 | |y .i66978373|i 22001611916|l olan6|s -|h |u 5|x 1|w 1|v 5|t 2|z 03-19-22|o -|a 616.044 ORO | ||
| 945 | |y .i66994615|i 22801625504|l ehbn|s -|h |u 4|x 0|w 0|v 3|t 2|z 03-23-22|o -|a 616.044 ORO | ||
| 945 | |y .i67011238|i 33300000786181|l raan|s -|h |u 4|x 0|w 0|v 1|t 2|z 03-29-22|o -|a 616 ORO | ||
| 945 | |y .i67019547|i 35999000700577|l nsan|s -|h |u 4|x 1|w 0|v 1|t 2|z 03-31-22|o -|a 616.044 O'ROURKE [APR 22] | ||
| 945 | |y .i67029772|i 21302669136|l nlan|s -|h |u 5|x 0|w 0|v 2|t 2|z 04-04-22|o -|a 616.044 ORO | ||
| 945 | |y .i67043513|i 31251004186500|l wman|s -|h |u 2|x 0|w 0|v 1|t 167|z 04-07-22|o -|a 616.044 OROURKE | ||
| 945 | |y .i67056969|i 33520001477916|l osan|s -|h |u 4|x 0|w 0|v 0|t 2|z 04-12-22|o -|a 616.044 O'ROURKE | ||
| 945 | |y .i67081605|i 20603666353|l elan|s -|h |u 7|x 2|w 1|v 4|t 2|z 04-19-22|o -|a 616.044 O'Rourke | ||
| 945 | |y .i67152223|i 3 1278 00306 5914|l ntan|s -|h |u 4|x 0|w 0|v 1|t 2|z 05-07-22|o -|a 616.044 O'Rourke | ||
| 945 | |y .i67206244|i 20905867360|l mean|s -|h |u 1|x 0|w 0|v 3|t 2|z 05-25-22|o -|a 616.044 O'R | ||
| 945 | |y .i67367896|i 31216004231192|l nhan|s -|h |u 5|x 1|w 0|v 6|t 2|z 07-14-22|o -|a 616.044 O'Rourke, Meghan | ||
| 945 | |y .i6791178x|i 31251004133619|l wman|s -|h |u 1|x 1|w 0|v 0|t 167|z 01-04-23|o -|a 616.044 OROURKE | ||
| 945 | |y .i68496436|i 20503868000|l guan|s -|h |u 0|x 0|w 0|v 0|t 2|z 06-22-23|o -|a 616.044 O'ROURKE | ||
| 998 | |e -|d a |f eng|a br|a du|a ra|a eh|a el|a gu|a hm|a ma|a me|a nl|a nt|a nh|a ns|a nw|a ol|a os|a or|a wa|a wm|a ws|a wd | ||
