Books by Esmé Weijun Wang
“She writes so openly, so honestly, and so beautifully. That really helped set me on the course to think about how we can write about these experiences. We can be honest and open. Because it’s a big thing to write about, mental health, which is still so contested. And in that way it’s a really ground-breaking book.” Read more...
The best books on Chronic Illness
Polly Atkin, Memoirist
Interviews where books by Esmé Weijun Wang were recommended
The best books on Chronic Illness, recommended by Polly Atkin
Living with a long-term condition or disability is difficult, says Polly Atkin, the author of Some of Us Just Fall. Those affected often feel isolated, misunderstood, or frustrated by their interactions with the medical establishment. But books about chronic illness will remind you that you are not alone; here, she recommends five memoirs that offer insight into the “kingdom of the unwell.”
