Another Alice by Alice Peterson
Published by: Alice Peterson (3rd Sept 2013)
Received a copy from author, thank you Alice!
Blurb:
Love, lust, boys and shopping – the main worries of a teenage girl? Not
for eighteen-year-old Alice Peterson, who, at the height of her youth
and promising tennis career, was diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis
(RA). In the midst of shock and denial, and the enduring question,
'Isn't it old people who get arthritis?', Alice had to learn to live
with what quickly turned from the odd ache and pain to a very aggressive
form of the illness, and rediscover a new path in life.
Alice’s brilliant account of both her tennis-mad childhood and battle to live with RA is an uplifting, humorous and heart-warming story. Here is a story of how, armed with courage, she left behind a world she loved to overcome the pain of a degenerative disease.
Another Alice is also a story of friendship, family, growing up and the desire to be normal. Above all it celebrates the power of the human spirit.
A compelling tale, told with wit, charm and frankness that is absolutely unputdownable.
Alice’s brilliant account of both her tennis-mad childhood and battle to live with RA is an uplifting, humorous and heart-warming story. Here is a story of how, armed with courage, she left behind a world she loved to overcome the pain of a degenerative disease.
Another Alice is also a story of friendship, family, growing up and the desire to be normal. Above all it celebrates the power of the human spirit.
A compelling tale, told with wit, charm and frankness that is absolutely unputdownable.
Why you would love this:
I was so thrilled when I received this in the post, I started on it immediately and I finished it the next day! That is how good it is. Although it is not fiction, but I think this book is definitely worth reading and I really enjoyed it.
Another Alice is a non-fiction, autobiographic novel written by a truly inspiring author. It focuses on Alice Peterson's life before and after it was plagued by rheumatoid arthritis. It's the story of a young girl's dreams to be the nation's golden girl in tennis but unfortunately severely shattered by the diagnosis of RA. It also discusses on how she coped with the disease with the help from her family and friends, and her rock-solid determination.
Another Alice is a wonderfully written, inspiring and uplifting book about handling the curve balls hurled at you by life. Overcoming each obstacle and challenge, it's a truly engaging and poignant book which you will be compelled to read on and on until you reach the end. I loved this book because it's taught me so much. Never take things in life for granted and never stop believing, even when you're at your lowest. Alice Peterson is truly an inspiration.
Rating: 8/10
Get in touch with Alice, you can either contact her on Facebook or send her a tweet (@AlicePeterson1).
Rating: 8/10
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| Here's Alice with her dog, Darcy. |
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