Fans of charming domestic dramas in the vein of Louisa May Alcott's Little Women will love Eleanor Hallowell Abbott's short story collection The Sick-a-Bed Lady. Filled with industrious heroines, resilient families, and budding romance, these inspiring tales provide a delightful diversion for readers young and old.

Eleanor Hallowell Abbott's collection of short stories in 'The Sick-a-Bed Lady. And Also Hickory Dock, The Very Tired Girl, The Happy-Day, Something That Happened in October, The Amateur Lover, Heart of The City, The Pink Sash, Woman's Only Business' offers a delightful exploration of human emotions and relationships. Abbott's lyrical prose and keen observations transport readers to a world where everyday events take on profound significance. With a focus on character development and intricate plot twists, each story captivates the reader with its charm and grace. Set in the early 20th century, these tales reflect the social norms and values of the time while still resonating with contemporary readers. Eleanor Hallowell Abbott's unique storytelling style and insightful narratives make this collection a timeless treasure for literature enthusiasts. Fans of classic literature and those interested in exploring the complexities of human nature will find 'The Sick-a-Bed Lady' a compelling read that offers both entertainment and a deeper understanding of the human experience.

The darkly funny memoir of Sarah Ramey’s years-long battle with a mysterious illness that doctors thought was all in her head—but wasn’t. In her harrowing, darkly funny, and unforgettable memoir, Sarah Ramey recounts the decade-long saga of how a seemingly minor illness in her senior year of college turned into a prolonged and elusive condition that destroyed her health but that doctors couldn't diagnose or treat. Worse, as they failed to cure her, they hinted that her devastating symptoms were psychological. The Lady's Handbook for Her Mysterious Illness is a memoir with a mission: to help the millions of (mostly) women who suffer from unnamed or misunderstood conditions—autoimmune illnesses, fibromyalgia and chronic fatigue syndrome, chronic Lyme disease, chronic pain, and many more. Ramey's pursuit of a diagnosis and cure for her own mysterious illness becomes a page-turning medical mystery that reveals a new understanding of today's chronic illnesses as ecological in nature, driven by modern changes to the basic foundations of health, from the quality of our sleep, diet, and social connections to the state of our microbiomes. Her book will open eyes, change lives, and, ultimately, change medicine. The Lady's Handbook for Her Mysterious Illness is a revelation and an inspiration for millions of women whose legitimate health complaints are ignored.

Reprint of the original, first published in 1862.