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A chronicle of Alex Howard's seven-year journey with M.E. - also known as Chronic Fatigue Syndrome. This updated second edition includes Alex's experiences since the first edition of Why Me was published, most crucially his adventure setting up the Optimum Health Clinic, an award-winning clinic specialising in M.E. which has since treated over 5,000 patients.
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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
I was inspired from the very first page of this book. All the more beautiful for its honesty and the very real hope that it brings. I will keep this simple. Do something for yourself, read this great book and find out about the worlds leading clinic in RECOVERY from ME developed by Alex after working out what it took to make a FULL recovery. Unmissable.
9 of 10 people found the following review helpful
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I'm 3/4 of the way through this edition of the book at present and have been so impressed with the determination and strength of mind Alex displays that I feel utterly compelled to write a review in order to recommend the book to other M.E. suffers in similar situations. Having fallen ill with M.E aged sixteen myself, there is a considerable overlap in our personal stories and some of the experiences Alex describes are eerily familiar to me. Any who doubt that we have control over our health and well being need look no further for evidence that we possess the power to affect our healing potential. Alex has not had an easy ride to recovery - in fact it is reasonable to say that his journey to recovery was torturous in a Dantean vein and at times analogous to Frodo's quest through middle earth, yet he has had the courage to surpass his "inner orc", and come out the other side with vibrant, singing health. While I acknowledge there is a trend in the M.E community to disparage any psychological approach to the illness as a result of the appalling treatment sufferers have experienced at the hands of conventional medicine, Alex's story demonstrates that health is comprised of many components and the physical and psychological are not so clear cut as they would at first seem. This is not to say that he sides with conventional medicine in approaching M.E as a psychosomatic illness, but that he astutely recognised that, in order to change his energy situation, he would have to change life-old habits and limiting beliefs! Alex's story is truly one of personal transformation and growth! I thoroughly recommend it.
10 of 12 people found the following review helpful
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I decided initally to buy the 1st edition of the book a few years ago simply to get some info on whether to go ahead with booking an appointment at Alex's clinic... After reading the book I felt confident that I was doing the right thing - mainly what I took from the book was that Alex was someone who understood M.E and who was a similar age to me. I felt I could trust his approach simply because he had also sufferred from M.E and could relate.....
...3 Years later and as patient of the clinic I read the updated version. I found it very interesting and inspiring. It was particularly useful in reminding me that even in recovery, there are challenges; and life is a constant learning curve... but ultimately dreams can be realised and balance is key.
I decided to re-read the 1st edition again at this point, and I have to say I got so much more from it this time around. I missed a lot the first time I read it, as I guess a lot of the healing/spritual quests went over my head! I realise now that my own healing journey has enabled me to relate to the book in a different way and I honestly found it a great read and one I would recommend.
...3 Years later and as patient of the clinic I read the updated version. I found it very interesting and inspiring. It was particularly useful in reminding me that even in recovery, there are challenges; and life is a constant learning curve... but ultimately dreams can be realised and balance is key.
I decided to re-read the 1st edition again at this point, and I have to say I got so much more from it this time around. I missed a lot the first time I read it, as I guess a lot of the healing/spritual quests went over my head! I realise now that my own healing journey has enabled me to relate to the book in a different way and I honestly found it a great read and one I would recommend.
Most Recent Customer Reviews
Inspiring
This is an inspiring story for those of us with chronic illness, specifically ME/CFS. I found it encouraging to find a true life story of recovery with a weight of knowledge behind... Read more
Published 4 months ago by Hannah,27
Depressing
I suffer from ME and read this book as it was recommended on my local ME group.
I read the other people's reviews and can't understand how people can think it is... Read more
I read the other people's reviews and can't understand how people can think it is... Read more
Published 4 months ago by Andrea Anguera
inspiring
Without question one of the most inspiring books I have ever read, even aside from the ME aspect of his journey. Read more
Published 9 months ago by Jacqui Aston
a great inspiration for those with M.E
Having had M.E for 18 years i have read many,many books on the subject.Most, however seem to concentrate merely on"coping"with the illness... Read more
Published on 15 Feb 2010 by Ms. M. Kaplais
WHY ME?
A MUST READ!!
I have had ME for a number of years and have read a huge number of books on the subject,and this is the first one to give me real hope for a full recovery!!. Read more
I have had ME for a number of years and have read a huge number of books on the subject,and this is the first one to give me real hope for a full recovery!!. Read more
Published on 8 Dec 2009 by M. Ward-Ellis
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