Peace in the Storm Meditations on Chronic Pain and Illness

Millions of Americans experience pain every day of their lives, their conditions unalleviated by the myriad medications and treatments available today. Maureen Pratt, who has had lupus for more than a decade, is intimately aware of the toll chronic pain takes on patients and their families. In this practical and spiritual guide, she shares how she navigates through the frustrations, fears, and complexities of living with chronic pain and illness. Using a combination of Bible passages, her own observations and insights, and prayer, Pratt provides help on issues that include dealing with isolation, coping with medical expenses, and learning to say no. Written with unstinting honesty and humor,Peace in the Stormwill help readers identify their own spiritual and physical needs.

<p><b>MAUREEN PRATT </b>is an ambassador for the Arthritis Foundation and a founding member of Lupus L.A., an organization that promotes lupus awareness and raises funds for research in the entertainment community. She is the author of <i>Taking Charge of Lupus: How to Manage the Disease and Make the Most of Your Life</i> and <i>The First Year —Hypothyroidism: An Essential Guide for the Newly Diagnosed. </i> She lives in Los Angeles, California.</p>