Living with and surviving Sickle cell disease is an autobiography written about the life of a girl who fights to survive a chronic illness that she was diagnosed with at birth. She lives her life in fear of dying from this horrific disease. Instead of giving up and letting the disease conquer her she chooses to take a stand and fight instead. She uses her experiences as motivation to write about what she has been through and inspire the lives of many people. The book offers many miraculous stories and different scenarios of ups and downs in her life. The book is very informational, educational, moving, and inspirational to anyone who is going through some of the same experiences and even those who are not. The book will no doubt leave a lasting impression about the author.

Judy Gray was four when the pain first struck. As mysterious as it was excruciating, Judy's anguish confounded the local doctor, who advised her mother to apply liniment. It was not until Judy was a teenager that another doctor informed her aunt of the real cause of Judy's agony - something called sickle cell anemia. The social mores of that time, however, dictated that adults discussed nothing of substance with children. So Judy learned little about her ailment other than it could cause her to die. A frightened Judy simply put sickle cell disease out of her mind and suffered in silence as she went on with her life. Readers will follow Judy's journey through college, a teaching career, a short-lived marriage, and the raising of a daughter while enduring severe pain episodes. All the while, exhaustion was her constant companion. Living with Sickle Cell Disease: The Struggle to Survive is a story of Judy Gray Johnson's perseverance in the face of living with a little-understood chronic illness.

The Monster Within Me is about a child who is born with a genetic blood disorder called sickle cell disease. She fears the disease because of the pain and other effects it causes her. And even though this monster will always live inside of her, she doesnt let it stop her from living a fulfilling life.

Sickle Cell is often thought of as the "invisible disease." It affects every organ in the body, yet no one would ever know unless there is a crisis. Living with Sickle Cell: The Inside Story will help you understand the struggle of surviving with this disease. This book is the "heart and soul' story of a woman who has beaten the odds of not only surviving with this inherited chronic illness, but she has surpassed the average lifespan of 45 years of age. Judy G. Johnson budgeted her energy and sustained the pain to educate herself and retired as a school teacher. As a single parent, she orchestrated her daughter's career and today her daughter is a clinical therapist with a PhD in private practice. In Living with Sickle Cell: The Inside Story you will discover that: It's a war cry to bring awareness to the disease Looks can be deceiving, pain is not visual It dispels the myth of laziness Majority of Sickle Cell survivors are not "drug addicts" Sickle Cell Disease (Disorder) is not just an African American disease (every ethnic group can be a carrier) Regardless of your ethnicity, everyone should have a Hemoglobin Electrophoresis blood test

Sickle Cell Anemia is a horrible disease to an outsider looking in. However, to me, it is no different than any other life-threatening disease! The only difference is Sickle Cell Anemia does not get the much-needed recognition it truly deserves. People know little or nothing about the disease because it is not seen as important like other well-known diseases are. I personally have an issue with that problem because I have Sickle Cell Anemia, and I have always been a lifelong advocate for it! Sickle Cell Anemia has affected me as well as many of my family members. There are countless other people in the world who also suffer from Sickle Cell Anemia. I decided to write my personal story because living with this disease has been quite a challenging journey for me, from my childhood until my middle-aged years. I have had both some good days and some bad ones, but God has kept me. So, I won’t complain! I feel as if I’ve been on an emotional roller coaster that has taken me on some highs and lows. It seems like I have been on this ride a million times over, and it simply will not stop. Despite experiencing some periodic turbulence, I have still managed to have some great times on this roller coaster ride! Therefore, I can honestly say, “It’s okay! I’m going to ride this ‘til the wheels fall off.” Plus, I know God will never, ever give me or anyone else more than we can handle! I have also learned how to weather the storms over the years. Early on, I lived my life worried every day because I was told that I was going to die at the age of 17. Accordingly, I lived with that expectation until I surpassed that deadline. Ever since then, I have been living my life without the constant fear of dying at such a tender age. Life is precious, and I live each day to the fullest! Sickle Cell Anemia is only a part of me; it is not the total sum of who I am!

Sickle Cell Pain is a panoramic, in-depth exploration of every scientific, human, and social dimension of this cruel disease. This comprehensive, definitive work is unique in that it is the only book devoted to sickle cell pain, as opposed to general aspects of the disease. The 752-page book links sickle cell pain to basic, clinical, and translational research, addressing various aspects of sickle pain from molecular biology to the psychosocial aspects of the disease. Supplemented with patient narratives, case studies, and visual art, Sickle Cell Pain’s scientific rigor extends through its discussion of analgesic pharmacology, including abuse-deterrent formulations. The book also addresses in great detail inequities in access to care, stereotyping and stigmatization of patients, the implications of rapidly evolving models of care, and recent legislation and litigation and their consequences.

ABC's of Sickle Cell Disease is a top educational resource for children with sickle cell disease. Parents, caregivers, and healthcare workers should have the book on hand to help explain how the condition works within a child's body. A recommended children's book for ages 5-12. It breaks down terms and concepts for children diagnosed with Sickle Cell Disease (SCD). The author simplified the information so even a child could understand how this genetic blood disorder affects the body. The book is an excellent tool for parents, teachers, healthcare workers, or caregivers to teach children.healthcare workers ABC'S OF SICKLE CELL DISEASE FEATURES: Beautiful original illustrations―Children learn more about Sickle Cell Disease using the letters A to Z. Large 8.5 x 11-inch pages. Educational and interesting―Each page effectively describes the blood disorder to young patients. Made for diverse families―The pages feature children, adults, and medical professionals from different ethnic groups because sickle cell disease affects families from multicultural backgrounds worldwide. Positive and inspiring―The book is a positive keepsake that gives young sickle cell warriors a chance to boost their confidence and creativity.

This powerful book gives you a behind the scenes look at what it's like to live with the chronic illness, Sickle Cell Anemia. Diagnosed at the tender age of two James faced many daily obstacles and challenges because of his condition but stayed determined not to let it define him. Out of the fear of being judged and looked upon negatively by others, James worked diligently to keep his health a secret and chose never to discuss it openly with anyone. Now with his first published book Breaking Silence: Living With Sickle Cell Anemia, he's done the unthinkable by opening up and revealing all about his illness. As you read this book you will be taken on a personal journey through the life of James as he brings you closer to him by giving you candid stories of his childhood, relationships, and how he's dealt with having sickle cell anemia. His unique style of writing along with the raw and uncut message that he delivers will keep you engaged as a reader. This book is highly recommended for anyone going through their own battles with sickle cell anemia, anyone who knows someone with sickle cell anemia, or anyone who's ever heard of it and wants to learn more about the condition.

Hill examines how low-income, African American mothers with children suffering from this hereditary, incurable, and chronically painful disease, react to the diagnosis and manage their family's health care.

Burning Bright is not a story about statistics, but of an over-achieving young lady, who is determined not to let sickle cell anemia stand in her way. Without notice, difficulties that Nadia Habeeb did not foresee complicate her health and love life, changing everything immensely. With the walls of life itself closing in on her, will she stand conqueror this time? If she does, what will be her fate back home in Nigeria, with a closed-off heart, and physical challenge? This is a story of a family struggling to maintain faith and hope in the face of severe emotional challenges, social upheaval, medical necessity, and the paradox of humanity. Set within the complexities of Nigerian culture, it is the story of young people trying to make their way in a world they didn't make. It is also a story of pain and redemption, of love lost and found, generational conflict, and the emergence of true faith.