Living with Hope – True Stories of Chronic Illness is a tribute to all who are living with a chronic illness. Real and inspiring stories of 12 people’s journey with many different illnesses are shared, including their struggles, resilience and strength. Whether you are recently diagnosed, have been living with your disease for years, or are a caretaker or loved one of someone with a chronic illness, Living with Hope is here to provide insights into how others with a chronic illness are living their life to the fullest. While the journeys are surely difficult at times, their stories provide hope-filled examples to anyone who is living with a chronic illness. Starting with the author's own story of living with the affects of a paraganglioma tumor, authentic stories include those of Parkinson's disease, autoimmune diseases, diabetes, cancers, epilepsy, cystic fibrosis, ALS, blindness, Covid-19 and Alzheimer's disease are told in this easy to read collection. The book sheds light on the daily struggles and resilience of those living with conditions that are life-changing. Deeply personal, the accounts remind readers that even in the face of immense challenges, hope and gratitude endure. Reviewed by K.C. Finn for Readers' Favorite Five Star Review Overall Living with Hope is a highly recommended and essential read for anyone affected by chronic illnes and for those outside it to gain true insight. Author Ellen Krohne has a clear and important mission in creating this insightful read, and she's achieved a very moving and deeply human collection of real-life stories that bring every possible facet of chronic illness into sharp focus. As someone who lives with an unpredicatable and suddenly debilitating chronic illness myself, I found a lot of comfort in all these tales. The advice given to loved ones and people outside the illness was spot on to encourage empathy and compassion. I also really admired the warmth in Krohne's writing style, offering a read that's full of wisdom, strength, and heartfelt experiences with a strong undercurrent about the enduring power of hope. In times like ours, when people with illnesses and disabilities are more frequently demonized, hope is more important than ever. Books like Krohne's are essential reading for people to continue moving forward with empthey and understanding and for those who suffer to know they're not alone. Reviewed by Janie Michele for Readers' Favorite Five Star Review In her book, Living with Hope, Ellen Krohne weaves togheter a wonderful collection that gets to the heart of resiliency when faced with adversity. Through the true stories, Krohne shows the strength found in family, faith and community. The writing is clear, compassionate, and conversational, and there is a unique connection that feels immediate and personal. The story that touched me most is Sherry's fight with autoimmunie diseases, as I care very deeply for a woman in a similar situation. Overall, this is a heartfelt testament to the human spirit, and Krohne offers an excellent array of stories that inspire hope. Very highly recommended. Reviewed by Mansoor Ahmed for Readers' Favorite Five Star Review Ellen Krohne uses simple, honest and clear writing that made me feel a deep connection with the stories she shared. The book presents actual persons who endure pain and show awe-inspiring strength. The contributors present their own stories briefly and concisely, which gives them impact. While the book addresses difficult subjects like mortality and sadness, it ultimately gives hope. The book employs themes of hope, family bonds, strength, and encouraging support to form a calming read. It presents a peaceful but significant vision of the energy of love and hope. I highly recommend Living with Hope to families who are trying to overcome tough medical situations. "After thinking deeply about my own recent expereince and realizing that so many people I know - friends, classmates, family - have a chronic illness or illnesses, I felt compelled to write this book.  I started really thinking about how so many of the people with chronic illnesses are living their best lives, really flourishing despite those illnesses.  Not just coping and managing their disease, but living their life to the fullest, often not in spite of their illness, but because of it.  Their chronic illness has a profound influence on their attitude and perspective on life, often a hopeful influence." Telling personal stories in the hope of helping my readers is my passion as an author.  I am inspired by the stories in this book and I hope that you may be, too.  Love, Ellen. Ellen Krohne recently published Living with Hope - True Stories of Chronic Illness, her fourth book.  Twelve people's journey with chronic illness, including her own, are told in this hope-filled and inspiring work.  Stories include those of Parkinson's disease, autoimmune diseases, diabetes, cancers, epilepsy, cystic fibrosis, ALS, blindness, a paraganglio