The Story of the Body: Poems of Illness & Recovery

A major new anthology of poems about illness and resilience-eighty-two essential poems spanning four centuries, edited by New York Times best-selling author Meghan O'Rourke

Illness is one of humanity's most universal experiences, yet it is often endured privately and in silence. When Meghan O'Rourke-poet, editor, and author of The Invisible Kingdom: Reimagining Chronic Illness-fell ill in her thirties, she turned to poetry for company and consolation. The Story of the Body, which emerges fro...