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9780738217109 English 0738217107 Actress ( 'Blue Bloods, Samantha Who?, Crash' ) and celiac spokesperson Jennifer Esposito's memoir of her diagnosis and coming to terms with her debilitating disease--offering hope to anyone who suffers from a chronic illness., Award--winning actress Jennifer Esposito was starring in television's hot new show Blue Bloods on the heels of her performance in the Oscar--winning film, Crash . A media storm ensued when she was placed on leave after a dispute about her health. Her illness? Celiac disease. The National Foundation for Celiac Awareness estimates that as many as one in 133 Americans has celiac disease, and 83 percent of people who have it are undiagnosed or misdiagnosed with other conditions. Esposito only received an accurate diagnosis after decades of mysterious illnesses and myriad misdiagnoses. Upon diagnosis, she dedicated herself to advocacy through her nonprofit foundation for celiac education, Jennifer's Way. She also owns and operates Jennifer's Way Bakery in Manhattan. This book is a riveting personal journey with a hopeful message. For anyone struggling with a chronic illness, it is proof that there is an answer to what is wrong with you, that you shouldn't stop until you find it, and that you can feel good again., Award-winning actress Jennifer Esposito tells a riveting personal story about her own journey and experience with chronic illness, and her long-awaited diagnosis: celiac disease. Armed with this knowledge, she vowed to rebuild her life to ensure her wellness, and she learned how to live again. The National Foundation for Celiac Awareness estimates that as many as 1 in 133 Americans has celiac disease, and 83% of people who have it are undiagnosed or misdiagnosed with other conditions. Jennifer received an accurate diagnosis only after decades of mysterious illnesses and misdiagnoses. Upon being diagnosed with celiac disease, she dedicated herself to advocacy through her nonprofit foundation for celiac education, Jennifer's Way. She also owns and operates a gluten-free bakery called Jennifer's Way in Manhattan. Jennifer, who starred in the Oscar-winning film Crash and CBS's Blue Bloods, will not let her diagnosis deter her - or anyone else - from living a successful and healthy life. She provides hope for all those who suffer. For anyone struggling with a chronic illness, Jennifer's Way is proof that there is a solution for what ails you, that you shouldn't stop until you find it, and that you can feel good again., Award-winning actress Jennifer Esposito was starring in television's hot new show "Blue Bloods" on the heels of her performance in the Oscar-winning film, "Crash." A media storm ensued when she was placed on leave after a dispute about her health. Her illness? Celiac disease. The National Foundation for Celiac Awareness estimates that as many as one in 133 Americans has celiac disease, and 83 percent of people who have it are undiagnosed or misdiagnosed with other conditions. Esposito only received an accurate diagnosis after decades of mysterious illnesses and myriad misdiagnoses. Upon diagnosis, she dedicated herself to advocacy through her nonprofit foundation for celiac education, Jennifer's Way. She also owns and operates Jennifer's Way Bakery in Manhattan. This book is a riveting personal journey with a hopeful message. For anyone struggling with a chronic illness, it is proof that there is an answer to what is wrong with you, that you shouldn't stop until you find it, and that you can feel good again., The National Foundation for Celiac Awareness estimates that as many as one in 133 Americans has celiac disease. Unfortunately, 83 percent of people who have this terrible disease are undiagnosed or misdiagnosed--suffering through years of pain and misunderstanding. Award-winning actress Jennifer Esposito was one of those 83 percent, receiving an accurate diagnosis only after decades of mysterious illnesses and myriad misdiagnoses. Now Jennifer shares her riveting personal journey--from her earliest memories of her childhood in Brooklyn to her years as a young actress, all the while suffering from unexplained, devastating ailments. Jennifer's struggle to finally receive an accurate diagnosis is one that anyone who has a chronic disease will share. But this is more than a story of suffering. It is the story of one woman's valiant journey to take charge of her health and rebuild her life. Not only will you learn from Jennifer's personal story, the book also guides you through early diagnosis, sharing the steps that helped Jennifer heal. Plus, you'll find recipes she uses at home, along with recipes for some of the delicious treats she offers at her own gluten-free bakery, Jennifer's Way, in New York. For anyone struggling with a chronic illness, Jennifer's Way is proof that you can find an answer to what is wrong with you, that you shouldn't stop until you find it, and that you can learn how to truly live again., The next morning, the phone rang. It was Dr. Mendel. "Jennifer...I have an answer. I know exactly what's wrong with you." I held my breath. I waited. Was it impending death? Or was it life? "You have celiac disease. The worst case I've ever seen." Celiac disease? I had absolutely no idea what she was talking about. I felt compelled to tell my story. This disease has taken many twists and turns and has been at the root of many unanswered questions in my life since I was a child. The pain and suffering, not only physical but emotional, is something I wish on no one. If there is one paragraph, even just one sentence in this book that helps you in any way understand what may be going on in your life with your health, then I accomplished what I set out to do with this book. I have opened my life up to you... in the hopes that you will see in my early symptoms clues to help you along in your own journey to understanding your health issues. If I say anything in this book that you hear, please hear this: your voice matters and your symptoms are real and there are people out there who will listen. You can be heard and you will be heard. Book jacket.
9780738217109 English 0738217107 Actress ( 'Blue Bloods, Samantha Who?, Crash' ) and celiac spokesperson Jennifer Esposito's memoir of her diagnosis and coming to terms with her debilitating disease--offering hope to anyone who suffers from a chronic illness., Award--winning actress Jennifer Esposito was starring in television's hot new show Blue Bloods on the heels of her performance in the Oscar--winning film, Crash . A media storm ensued when she was placed on leave after a dispute about her health. Her illness? Celiac disease. The National Foundation for Celiac Awareness estimates that as many as one in 133 Americans has celiac disease, and 83 percent of people who have it are undiagnosed or misdiagnosed with other conditions. Esposito only received an accurate diagnosis after decades of mysterious illnesses and myriad misdiagnoses. Upon diagnosis, she dedicated herself to advocacy through her nonprofit foundation for celiac education, Jennifer's Way. She also owns and operates Jennifer's Way Bakery in Manhattan. This book is a riveting personal journey with a hopeful message. For anyone struggling with a chronic illness, it is proof that there is an answer to what is wrong with you, that you shouldn't stop until you find it, and that you can feel good again., Award-winning actress Jennifer Esposito tells a riveting personal story about her own journey and experience with chronic illness, and her long-awaited diagnosis: celiac disease. Armed with this knowledge, she vowed to rebuild her life to ensure her wellness, and she learned how to live again. The National Foundation for Celiac Awareness estimates that as many as 1 in 133 Americans has celiac disease, and 83% of people who have it are undiagnosed or misdiagnosed with other conditions. Jennifer received an accurate diagnosis only after decades of mysterious illnesses and misdiagnoses. Upon being diagnosed with celiac disease, she dedicated herself to advocacy through her nonprofit foundation for celiac education, Jennifer's Way. She also owns and operates a gluten-free bakery called Jennifer's Way in Manhattan. Jennifer, who starred in the Oscar-winning film Crash and CBS's Blue Bloods, will not let her diagnosis deter her - or anyone else - from living a successful and healthy life. She provides hope for all those who suffer. For anyone struggling with a chronic illness, Jennifer's Way is proof that there is a solution for what ails you, that you shouldn't stop until you find it, and that you can feel good again., Award-winning actress Jennifer Esposito was starring in television's hot new show "Blue Bloods" on the heels of her performance in the Oscar-winning film, "Crash." A media storm ensued when she was placed on leave after a dispute about her health. Her illness? Celiac disease. The National Foundation for Celiac Awareness estimates that as many as one in 133 Americans has celiac disease, and 83 percent of people who have it are undiagnosed or misdiagnosed with other conditions. Esposito only received an accurate diagnosis after decades of mysterious illnesses and myriad misdiagnoses. Upon diagnosis, she dedicated herself to advocacy through her nonprofit foundation for celiac education, Jennifer's Way. She also owns and operates Jennifer's Way Bakery in Manhattan. This book is a riveting personal journey with a hopeful message. For anyone struggling with a chronic illness, it is proof that there is an answer to what is wrong with you, that you shouldn't stop until you find it, and that you can feel good again., The National Foundation for Celiac Awareness estimates that as many as one in 133 Americans has celiac disease. Unfortunately, 83 percent of people who have this terrible disease are undiagnosed or misdiagnosed--suffering through years of pain and misunderstanding. Award-winning actress Jennifer Esposito was one of those 83 percent, receiving an accurate diagnosis only after decades of mysterious illnesses and myriad misdiagnoses. Now Jennifer shares her riveting personal journey--from her earliest memories of her childhood in Brooklyn to her years as a young actress, all the while suffering from unexplained, devastating ailments. Jennifer's struggle to finally receive an accurate diagnosis is one that anyone who has a chronic disease will share. But this is more than a story of suffering. It is the story of one woman's valiant journey to take charge of her health and rebuild her life. Not only will you learn from Jennifer's personal story, the book also guides you through early diagnosis, sharing the steps that helped Jennifer heal. Plus, you'll find recipes she uses at home, along with recipes for some of the delicious treats she offers at her own gluten-free bakery, Jennifer's Way, in New York. For anyone struggling with a chronic illness, Jennifer's Way is proof that you can find an answer to what is wrong with you, that you shouldn't stop until you find it, and that you can learn how to truly live again., The next morning, the phone rang. It was Dr. Mendel. "Jennifer...I have an answer. I know exactly what's wrong with you." I held my breath. I waited. Was it impending death? Or was it life? "You have celiac disease. The worst case I've ever seen." Celiac disease? I had absolutely no idea what she was talking about. I felt compelled to tell my story. This disease has taken many twists and turns and has been at the root of many unanswered questions in my life since I was a child. The pain and suffering, not only physical but emotional, is something I wish on no one. If there is one paragraph, even just one sentence in this book that helps you in any way understand what may be going on in your life with your health, then I accomplished what I set out to do with this book. I have opened my life up to you... in the hopes that you will see in my early symptoms clues to help you along in your own journey to understanding your health issues. If I say anything in this book that you hear, please hear this: your voice matters and your symptoms are real and there are people out there who will listen. You can be heard and you will be heard. Book jacket.