This is an excellent book on the compilation of many different stories shared by real-life individuals who live with arthritis and other forms of arthritic conditions. The stories are relatable, inspirational, heart-warming, and educational. I’m glad to have the opportunity to obtain a hard copy of the book in my collection of stories told by arthritis patients.

This book made me feel seen and like I have a community at my fingertips. So many different stories I related to and gained new knowledge. It’s a great book and making you feel like you aren’t in this alone. Although our disease is invisible we are seen and heard.

This book is perfect for those battling Arthritis! Or for those who have family members or friends struggling from arthritis. I bring awareness on social media and the first piece of advice I give is to connect with others who understand what you're going through. This book is that! It helps to read others stories and struggles to show that your'e not alone! I definitely recommend this book!

This is such a powerful book for anyone who has any type of arthritis (that's a lot more types and a lot more people than you'd imagine) or anyone who cares about someone with any type of arthritis (that's basically everyone else) ... so I guess that means it's just a powerful book. Full disclosure: I wrote one of the stories included in the book, and it was truly empowering (and fun) to be a part of such an important project. But so much more valuable than my 2 pages are the other 118 stories. You'll laugh with us, and cry with us, and get a better understanding of what it's like to live with arthritis. And if you already know because you're living with it yourself, you will know that you are not alone. There's a whole world full of people who have the same struggles, the same fears, and the same hopes ... and you can reach that world through the pages of this book. ~

This book will educate motivate and inspire you as you learn you are not alone and find a community of women who can support you through their journey. Thank you for creating this book and documenting these amazing Arthritis Warriors journeys.

Finally, a book that makes me feel less alone. I cried reading some of the stories. Thank you for writing this book about arthritis and living and thriving through the pain!

Amazing book of stories and essays, such a wonderful resource to have!

100 writers contributing their story about life with arthritis? Yes, please! Stories about all different kinds of arthritis? Yes, please! Accounts of life with arthritis from patients who were diagnosed as children to patients in their senior years? YES, PLEASE! Realizing that you are, indeed, not alone as you read through these stories and hear patients describing the exact same thoughts you have about your own life with arthritis? HELL YES! These are just a few things to keep in mind when you start reading this book. This book features all kinds of patients from all over the world. Want to read about someone in Taiwan? AHEM? Effie has you covered. Want to learn what treatment is like for arthritis patients in the UK? Effie has you covered. Are you feeling alone and like no one understands what your life is like with arthritis? Well, after reading this book, you won’t feel that way anymore. You’ll realize that what you’re going through is shared by so many other arthritis patients around the world. We know what you’re going through. We understand how hard it is. And while all of our journeys are different and no two cases look alike, there are still many strong similarities with arthritis that will have you nodding your head in agreement and saying, ‘Hey, that’s me. That happened to me. I’m living that right now.’ Every single story in this book is heartwarming and impactful and it’s going to tug at those heart strings. And to show you what I’m talking about, I’ve pulled some amazing quotes from this book that are still bringing a lump to my throat because I didn’t realize how badly I needed to see these comments after coming out of remission with autoimmune arthritis for the 4th time in 14 years! Suffice to say, this book was released with perfect timing and will carry me through the holiday season. Please make your purchase and help us find a cure! YOU ARE NOT ALONE ON YOUR ARTHRITIS JOURNEY!

Thank you for sharing my story!

This book is amazing. I'm excited that I was able to submit my story, yet reading other stories about arthritis was such an awakening. I felt like I was part of a community. Hearing of others' struggles, as well as how they overcome brings hope that maybe this pain can be reduced. I'm so grateful to Effie for writing this book, it's one that I've shared so that someone else could read, something that can possibly help them.

I'm one of the patients who contributed a story to Keeping It Real with Arthritis. The stories provide a realistic impression of what life is like for people with arthritis, including the challenges and frustrations as well as the inspirational stuff! This is a great gift for someone newly diagnosed with arthritis who may be feeling alone and overwhelmed. It should be required reading for medical practitioners who support people with arthritis, to better understand what happens to their patients outside of the clinic.

Great book full of wonderful stories. Came very nicely packaged.

Whether you are newly diagnosed or love someone who is and want to know what life with arthritis is like or have been living with it for decades and are looking for hope and inspiration, Keeping It Real With Arthritis is the book for you!

The bestest!!! God bless our RA heroes!!!✝️❤️❤️

I love the concept of this book! It is so humbling to hear about others going through the same thing I am from around the world! Thank you to Effie, the publisher, the illustrator, Loren and every contributor!

This book is a one of a kind collection of stories from real arthritis patients. What they have to say about every topic, not just pain and healthcare. Arthritis affects every part of life, and in this book you will hear those stories. Keeping It Real With Arthritis is the perfect gift for any Arthritis patient, doctor or caregiver.

Loved the book. Really made me feel connected in a part of me that often alienates me from others.

Fantastic quality and such heartfelt and meaningful stories. Thank you so much for this.

I am one of the many contributing authors. Arthritis is an incurable and chronic illness. The stories contained in the book are very real life experiences when living with arthritis. And every one of us has a different and unique journey to share with the world. The struggles are real, often not talked about, and some are heartbreaking. I am hoping that others who read this book will become more educated and aware of what arthritis patients deal with while living with this disease. I am so proud and honored that I was a part of this incredible book.

Great book with 99 other amazing stories. I am both inspired and touched by this compilation. Beautiful artwork, too!