Reading Well for People with Long Term Conditions
The scheme is endorsed by health professionals and supported by public libraries.
JKP is proud to have published 3 of the 28 selected titles.
Read more about the scheme and see the full list of books on the Reading Agency's website.
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Rebuilding Your Life after Stroke
Positive Steps to Wellbeing
Reg Morris, Malin Falck, Tamsin Miles, Julie Wilcox, Sam Fisher-Hicks
Exploring the psychological impact of having a stroke, this book provides ways of learning to deal with these effects. Full of practical advice, and insight from stroke survivors, it gives guidance on how to accept and live with some of the long-lasting effects of a stroke. Learn More2017, 232pp -
Pain is Really Strange
Steve Haines. Art by Sophie Standing.
Understanding pain is a very good way of relieving it. This engaging, funny, and highly original research-based graphic book explains the nature of pain and how you can effectively relieve pain by changing your mind's habits. Learn More2017, Hardback, 9.33in x 6.97in / 237mm x 177mm, 40pp, $17.95ISBN: 978-1-84819-366-62015, Paperback / softback, 8.90in x 6.30in / 226mm x 160mm, 32pp, $12.95ISBN: 978-1-84819-264-52015, Ebook, PDF, 32pp, $12.95ISBN: 978-0-85701-212-8 -
Go Your Crohn Way
A Gutsy Guide to Living with Crohn’s Disease
Kathleen Nicholls
Go Your Crohn Way offers a frank account of life with Crohn's disease. Told with humour and honesty, Kathleen's friendly understanding will help banish the feelings of isolation so often caused by chronic illness, and encourage you to be truly candid with the people who do need to know that you are not at all 'fine'. Learn More2016, Paperback / softback, 7.95in x 6.93in / 202mm x 176mm, 208pp, $15.95ISBN: 978-1-84819-316-12016, Ebook, ePUB, 208pp, $15.95ISBN: 978-0-85701-268-5