{"title":"Meghan O'Rourke","description":"\u003cp\u003eWelcome to our collection featuring the insightful works of Meghan O'Rourke, a distinguished author and editor renowned for her contributions to the realm of Health \u0026amp; Wellness literature. Through her profound narratives, Meghan provides readers with a thought-provoking exploration of the often overlooked aspects of chronic illness and the complexities of the human condition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAmong her acclaimed works is \u003cem\u003eThe Invisible Kingdom\u003c\/em\u003e, a compelling account that delves into the enigmatic nature of chronic illness, offering both personal anecdotes and a broader societal perspective on health. This book, along with its \u003cem\u003eExport Edition\u003c\/em\u003e, presents an eye-opening journey that resonates with anyone looking to understand the intricate balance between health and identity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eMeghan O'Rourke's writings are characterised by a blend of empathy and meticulous research, making them essential reads for those interested in expanding their understanding of health and wellness challenges. Explore this collection to discover narratives that challenge norms and offer fresh insights into the invisible battles faced by many.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"the-invisible-kingdom","title":"The Invisible Kingdom","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Invisible Kingdom\u003c\/em\u003e by Meghan O'Rourke is a New York Times Bestseller and a finalist for the 2022 National Book Award for Nonfiction. It has been named one of the best books of 2022 by NPR, The New Yorker, Time, and Vogue.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\"Remarkable.\" - Andrew Solomon, The New York Times Book Review\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\"At once a rigorous work of scholarship and a radical act of empathy.\" - Esquire\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\"A ray of light into those isolated cocoons of darkness that, at one time or another, may afflict us all.\" - The Wall Street Journal\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\"Essential.\" - The Boston Globe\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Invisible Kingdom\u003c\/em\u003e is a landmark exploration of one of the most consequential and mysterious issues of our time—the rise of chronic illness and autoimmune diseases. A silent epidemic of chronic illnesses afflicts tens of millions of Americans. These are diseases that are poorly understood, frequently marginalised, and can go undiagnosed and unrecognised altogether.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eRenowned writer Meghan O'Rourke delivers a revelatory investigation into this elusive category of \"invisible\" illness that encompasses autoimmune diseases, post-treatment Lyme disease syndrome, and now long COVID. She synthesises the personal and the universal to help all of us through this new frontier.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDrawing on her own medical experiences as well as a decade of interviews with doctors, patients, researchers, and public health experts, O'Rourke traces the history of Western definitions of illness. She reveals how inherited ideas of cause, diagnosis, and treatment have led us to ignore a host of hard-to-understand medical conditions—ones that resist easy description or simple cures. As America faces this health crisis of extraordinary proportions, the populations most likely to be neglected by our institutions include women, the working class, and people of colour.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBlending lyricism and erudition, candour and empathy, O'Rourke brings together her deep and disparate talents and roles as critic, journalist, poet, teacher, and patient, synthesising the personal and universal into one monumental project. She argues for a seismic shift in our approach to disease. \u003cem\u003eThe Invisible Kingdom\u003c\/em\u003e offers hope for the sick, solace and insight for their loved ones, and a radical new understanding of our bodies and our health.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Penguin Random House NZ","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45695789498604,"sku":"9780399573309","price":37.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9780399573309.jpg?v=1725640087"},{"product_id":"the-invisible-kingdom-export-edition-by-meghan-orourke-9780593541456","title":"The Invisible Kingdom (Export Edition)","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eA NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eFINALIST FOR THE 2022 NATIONAL BOOK AWARD FOR NONFICTION\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eNamed one of the BEST BOOKS OF 2022 by NPR, The New Yorker, Time, and Vogue\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\"Remarkable.\" -Andrew Solomon, \u003cem\u003eThe New York Times Book Review\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\"At once a rigorous work of scholarship and a radical act of empathy.\" -\u003cem\u003eEsquire\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\"A ray of light into those isolated cocoons of darkness that, at one time or another, may afflict us all.\" -\u003cem\u003eThe Wall Street Journal\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\"Essential.\" -\u003cem\u003eThe Boston Globe\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eA landmark exploration of one of the most consequential and mysterious issues of our time—the rise of chronic illness and autoimmune diseases.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eA silent epidemic of chronic illnesses afflicts tens of millions of Americans—these are diseases that are poorly understood, frequently marginalized, and can go undiagnosed and unrecognized altogether. Renowned writer Meghan O'Rourke delivers a revelatory investigation into this elusive category of \"invisible\" illness that encompasses autoimmune diseases, post-treatment Lyme disease syndrome, and now long COVID, synthesising the personal and the universal to help all of us through this new frontier.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDrawing on her own medical experiences as well as a decade of interviews with doctors, patients, researchers, and public health experts, O'Rourke traces the history of Western definitions of illness and reveals how inherited ideas of cause, diagnosis, and treatment have led us to ignore a host of hard-to-understand medical conditions—ones that resist easy description or simple cures. 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