In the Shadow of the Eclipse - Softcover

Treves, Vivian

Softcover

ISBN 10: 059546369X ISBN 13: 9780595463695

Publisher: iUniverse, 2007

Synopsis

It is estimated more than one million people in the US and millions more worldwide have CFS.

In the Shadow of the Eclipse is a collection of poems that explore the heart and soul of the illness. Written by a CFS patient during the most critical years of her experience facing the daily challenges presented by this painful, debilitating and often misunderstood disease, the author vividly describes life with CFS. This is a book for patients, their families, and those in the medical profession who want to understand the mysteries of this ravaging malady. This is an eloquent portrait of an illness, a powerful and moving description of loss and hope.

A portion of the proceeds of this book will be donated for research and for raising awareness of CFS. For more information about CFS, please visit the website of the CFIDS Association of America, Inc. at www.cfids.org.

About this title

Synopsis

Numerous books about Chronic Fatigue Syndrome can be found in the medical sections of every major bookstore in the country. It is estimated more than one million people have CFS. And they are looking for information. In fact, dozens of books have been written about the subject over the last few decades, and several have gone on to multiple printings. In the Shadow of the Eclipse is a collection of poems that explore the heart and soul of the illness. Written by a CFS patient during the most critical years of her experience facing the daily challenges presented by this painful, debilitating and often misunderstood disease, the author vividly describes life with CFS. This is a book for patients, their families, and those in the medical profession who want to understand the mysteries of this ravaging malady. This is an eloquent portrait of an illness, a powerful and moving description of loss and hope.

About the Author

Vivian R. Treves is an internationally respected writer and producer. She has written for Harpers Bazaar Italy/France and Ciga Hotels Magazine among others. As a producer she has worked on numerous documentaries, corporate films and events across the globe. She has worked with well known personalities as an artist liaison/interpreter in film and television. She became ill with Chronic Fatigue Syndrome in 1993. Currently, she lives on Long Island with her young daughter.

Edition details

• Publisher: iUniverse
• Publication date: 2007
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 059546369X
• ISBN 13: 9780595463695
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 56