TEMECULA, CA, CALIF., June 9, 2014 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Coping with an invisible illness when friends, family and coworkers simply "don't get it" is the theme of a new eBook from the publisher of IG Living magazine. Chronic Inspiration: Heartfelt Perspectives on Life with Chronic Illness provides insights from patients, caregivers and IG Living staff writers on the challenges of living with chronic disease.
"As of 2013, about half of all adults—117 million people—suffer from one or more chronic health conditions, yet a whopping 96% don't look sick," says the book's editor, Ronale Tucker Rhodes. "Our goal with this book was to give a voice to those who refuse to let their diagnosis define who they are or what they can accomplish."
Poignant and personal, this compilation of stories is sure to uplift, challenge and inspire. Early reviews have been enthusiastic:
"Chronic Inspiration is a must read for any chronically ill patient or caregiver looking for inspiration and ways to find opportunities even in the most difficult of situations," said Dominick Spatafora, founder and president of the Neuropathy Action Foundation. "I encourage all in our community to read this and pass along to anyone who needs to better understand the emotions and difficulties of the chronic care community."
During its 90-day debut, Chronic Inspiration: Heartfelt Perspectives on Life with Chronic Illness is available for $6.99 exclusively on Amazon.com.
About IG Living
IG Living is the only magazine dedicated to patients who use immune globulin products and to their care providers. IG Living launched its first bimonthly issue in February-March 2006; today the IG Living print magazine is distributed to nearly 30,000 readers — direct to patients and their physicians' offices. Regular features include immune globulin lifestyle and treatment options, autoimmune disease updates, patient profiles, young adult and teen perspectives, parenting and question-and-answer columns, clinical research news, product and manufacturer news, reimbursement issues, and much more. IG Living also reaches thousands of readers through its eNewsletter, website and Facebook pages including more than 32,000 unique online visitors and more than 100,000 page views annually. The IG Living Facebook page, Teen Group and blog provide connection and support to over 2,000 fans and an average weekly total reach of more than 10,000 social media users. IG Living is published by FFF Enterprises, Inc.
About FFF Enterprises
FFF Enterprises is the largest and most trusted distributor of plasma products, vaccines and other specialty pharmaceuticals and biopharmaceuticals in the U.S. Founded in 1988, FFF is now in its 26th year with more than a billion dollars in annual sales and a flawless safety track record. FFF has taken a leadership position in regard to supply chain safety and innovation, setting new standards and pioneering industry firsts. FFF's commitment to Guaranteed Channel Integrity™ ensures that products are purchased only from the manufacturer and shipped only to healthcare providers, with additional steps taken to safely store, handle and ship products to ensure patient safety is never compromised. Together with its Verified Inventory Program-Consignment (VIPc)™ that provides real-time inventory management utilizing advanced RFID technology, FFF's proprietary systems, Verified Electronic Pedigree™ and Lot-Track™, provide verification of FFF's secure channel. In addition, FFF's MyFluVaccine ( www.MyFluVaccine.com ) and VaxAmerica ( www.VaxAmerica.com ) are revolutionary vaccination programs that have added a new level
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