Why Can't I Make People Understand? Discovering the Validation Those with Chronic Illness Seek and Why (Conquering the Confusions of Chronic Illness) Paperback – July 1, 2004

This book is powerful validation for anyone with a chronic or undiagnosed medical condition, especially those with invisible symptoms. When a medical condition first appears, friends, family and colleagues rally and offer support. But when the condition drags on and on, the sufferer still has the same symptoms or worse, and everyone else is ready for it to "be over." Anger from the sufferer and loved ones cannot be directed towards something as intangible as an illness and as a result, the anger is directed towards each other.Lisa Copen has walked the talk and offers powerful insight and a Christian perspective for dealing with the anger, resentment and frustration that accompany a chronic illness. She will give you the validation you need to fortify you throughout your own medical journey.

This is one of the best books I have ever read regarding coping with chronic illness. It is written from a Christian perspective, and it offers useful, practical tips on dealing with the difficulties that accompany chronic illness. I find that I consult it time and time again.

This is another good book, easy read. Very informative, and very interesting. This is a book that I wold recommend.

What an amazing realization that I can have peace given by God through suffering! I don't need to make others understand. I just need Him. He is enough! Thank you Lisa Copen for this reminder of His love and acceptance!

Required reading -- do not totally agree with the author, but okay. Good reading for some students of theology and ministry.

good idea's, but basically leaving it all to God.

Great perspective! Cheered me up and I felt understood. Love this book!!

Most people with disabilities are misunderstood.