"Chronic illness has a significant emotional impact not only on the patient, but on all of those close to the patient. Medical treatment of chronic illness is not enough; those affected need to be able to cope effectively with the myriad of factors involved. Celebrate Life presents a unique, insightful perspective into the difficulties of chronic disease.
~ Robert H. Phillips, Ph.D., Director
Center for Coping with Chronic Conditions

"This book will reassure you that you are not alone in your pain--other people do experience what you are going through. I found it to be very helpful in dealing with life after diagnosis. Kathleen Lewis has been there and greets each one of us where we live today. I'd recommend this book to people living with disease, their families and their support givers--I bought ten copies to give to my family and friends." ~ Bette Daugherty, Ohio

"CELEBRATE LIFE not only helped me understand what was happening to me and why I feel like I do sometimes, but it also helped me to understand reasons for other people may be feeling as they do, too." ~ Judith Merrit, MD

"I would definitely recommend CELEBRATE LIFE to others. Anyone living with chronic/terminal illness could benefit from reading the book which encourages one to accept their illness as part of themselves and accept each new day as a challenge. I read the book from time to time." ~ Wanda Cox, R.N.

"I find moral strength in Kathleen's words, feeling, and writings. She lives with chronic illness; but many live with a mind crippled by disease. Her frank discussion about how one can live making a mockery of physical pain and disability teaches us we too can live."
~Dr. D. Sulton
Sheriff Faculty of Medicine University of Yaryounis Bengharyi, Libya

"CELEBRATE LIFE hits home with many of our myasthenia members. Because Ms. Lewis' wisdom and insight comes from her personal experience of coping with chronic illness, our members found it easier to relate to her and accept her encouragement. Her book is sensitive, humorous, thoughtful, very real, and helpful."
~Judith Schiffbuaer
Former Patient Services Coordinator Myasthenia Gravis Association Western, PA

"CELEBRATE LIFE captures so incredibly the many emotions I go through over and over. I am so grateful for the beauty and honesty of Kathleen's book. She shares her soul. The book has been my biggest help through raggedy times."
~Julie Stauffer

"Kathleen Lewis accepted her (lupus) condition as a step and challenge in her life to grow. Growth is measured by setting goals such as... the production of resources to help other chronically ill affected persons. This book is that kind of resources.
~ John D. Blakeman, Ed. D.
Department of Counseling & Psychological Services, Georgia State University

"Kathleen Lewis is a woman of real faith and insight into spiritual things. I think many would benefit from reading this book. In her journey of spirituality, she has made discoveries that are helpful."
~Dr. Frank Harrington, past minister of Peachtree Presbyterian Church, Atlanta, GA

"In my position within Rehabilitation Medicine, I am dealing primarily with victims of stroke and chronic pain who must be experiencing the intense emotions outlined in Kathleen's writing. I have therefore distributed copies to all members of my team, and have made it a personal priority to re-read it often.

If we are to practice more than glorified veterinary medicine, we in the so-called health delivery system need to have our sensitivity strengthened, as well as, our smug interpretations shattered. Kathleen's honesty certainly helped me move in that direction by sharing such a personal dimension of her life."
~John C. Clifford M.D.
Hospital Saint-Vincent Ontario, Canada

"I have used Kathleen's writing in my courses. I find it insightful and well written, right to the point, as did the students (medical, pharmacy, and nursing)."
~Ruth Purtillo, Ph.D.
University of Nebraska Medical Center

"So much of CELEBRATE LIFE is in my lectures and writing ... obviously "Universal Truths" to those of us who have thought about the entire process of life, living, and believing. It was as if I were reading my own book. Kathleen has obviously found a path to successful living and a willingness to share it with others as a testimony to her commitment and faith." ~ Norman B. Rosen, M.D.
Rehabilitation and Pain Management Associates Baltimore, MD

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Kathleen S. Lewis, RN, MS, LPC, CMP
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