Real Recovery

Healing from Medical Illness and Diagnosis

Non-Fiction - Health - Medical
70 Pages
Reviewed on 04/17/2024
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Reviewed by Maria Victoria Beltran for Readers' Favorite

Real Recovery: Healing from Medical Illness and Diagnosis by Michael R Mitchell is a guidebook that provides practical advice and insights for individuals facing medical illness or diagnosis. It is divided into four sections, each offering valuable guidance and tools. The first section focuses on the importance of faith and positive beliefs for those who want to find meaning and hope amid illness. The second section discusses the three phases of recovery, which include grief and loss, reconciliation, renewed values, and finding new meaning in life. The third section delves into self-care management, incorporating prayer and mindfulness practices. Lastly, it offers daily affirmations and reflections, along with prescriptions for living one's best life. It also provides a space for us to document our personal experiences and insights through journaling.

Michael R Mitchell’s Real Recovery is a highly informative and inspirational guidebook. As a licensed marriage and family therapist, Mitchell emphasizes the significance of addressing emotional and mental health, as well as physical health. His personal experiences with illness provide us with a roadmap for achieving real recovery and finding purpose and meaning throughout the recovery process. In light of the recent Covid-19 pandemic, it is especially relevant and provides comfort, support, and inspiration for those facing the challenges of illness. Ultimately, it is a motivating guide for individuals seeking to overcome their illness and achieve real recovery.