It’s here! It’s here!
Back in June of 2012 I was one month away from the manuscript due date. I asked Phillip to read the first chapter of Chronic Resilience. As most writers do, I was struggling to know if things sounded cohesive and intriguing. He agreed and spent a few hours poring over those first pages with a…yep…red pen.
When he was done he made a declaration, “I don’t want to read any more of the book until it is completely finished. I want to be the one who is excited and celebrates with you, not the one who tells you how it could be better.” He left the rest of the critiquing to my (wonderful) editorial team.
I am glad he read those first few pages because he gave me some insights that improved the book as a whole. I’m also glad he stopped reading at that point. He was right to leave the editing to the pros and just get to be excited for me along the way.
Well the day has come. We got the first bound finished copy of the book (release date August 1st) and Phillip sat down to read it on Saturday. He left the house in the afternoon for a coffee shop to cozy in with Chronic Resilience. He wouldn’t tell me where he was – he knew I’d stalk him. He decided to tweet as he read along so that I could see where he was at in the book, get his thoughts after each chapter and introduce it to his followers.
Here’s Phillip’s (@phikingstix) tweeted take on Chronic Resilience:
Big day. Resisted reading wife’s book as she wrote. Wanted to read 1st copy #ChronicResilience pic.twitter.com/2MxLLWrVEL
Shooting some tweets out after each chapter. Just finished acknowledgements. I’m 1 box of Kleenex in. #ChronicResilience
INTRO: married to @daneahorn for 10+ years; her medical & life journey has arrived at a refreshingly aware place #ChronicResilience
Cool to have a social experience reading this book. Get to know @daneahorn & join me https://chronicresilience.com/the-book/ #ChronicResilience
And don’t tell me the @SacramentoKings score! DVR. (He’s a sports guy.)
CHAPTER 1: Ownership of illness & take action. Accept being human & realize what’s controllable. Love this! #ChronicResilience
CH 1 (cont): Story of Meredith & choice to battle cancer. Inspiring. Puts my trivial issues in perspective! #ChronicResilience
CHAPTER 2: Whoa! Path to define values spoke to my left brain. Allows my right brain space to feel alive! #ChronicResilience
CH 2 (cont): Love story of how Sarah makes herself & living life a priority in every moment of every day. #ChronicResilience
You really wrote a whole book @daneahorn? I keep checking the name on the cover. It’s you! Through Ch 3 & it’s awesome!
CHAPTER 3: Set simple, realistic goals. I know it’s a book for health, but I could use this for biz easily #ChronicResilience
CH 3 (cont): read story of opera singer Charity who is AMAZING. Faces life-threatening challenge daily & lives w/ JOY #ChronicResilience
CHAPTER 4: Take pressure off yourself & use honest thinking works! Practicing this saved me doc visits #ChronicResilience
CH 4 (cont): Lauren tells how she gets mentally strong & gets herself to chill out while dealing w/ illness #ChronicResilience
CHAPTER 5: Coincidence that I just drove to a park & was greeted by a chapter on healing spaces? Find your space! #ChronicResilience
CH 5 (cont): Tons of simple tips including some from courageous Kelly who controls her #RA w/ smart spaces #ChronicResilience
CH 5 (cont): I loved reading how @daneahorn learned about healing spaces from our resilient pup Abbey! #ChronicResilience
CHAPTER 6: Healing support system. Feel like it was written for me. Learned how I can better care for my wife. #ChronicResilience
CH 6 (cont): @daneahorn, so proud of how well written this chapter is! Important info delivered honestly. #ChronicResilience
CH 6 (cont): Love how Nicole communicates w/ her support team in an honest way to live resiliently w/ #MS #ChronicResilience
CHAPTER 7: Such a straightforward & in-depth tutorial on how to prep yourself for the best medical care! #ChronicResilience
CH 7 (cont): Great advice from Sharmyn. Self-diagnosed #Cushings after docs left her w/ no clear diagnosis #ChronicResilience
Holy crud! Walked to find 1 last well-lit spot to read & caught Timmy’s 9th! Talk about #ChronicResilience! #SFGiants #NoNo (Yep, a sports guy.)
CHAPTER 8: The perfect, succinct reminder to live life in the moment daily. Manage our expectations & fear #ChronicResilience
CH 8 (cont): Star Broadway performer Sandra was awesome example of living in moment w/ illness awareness #ChronicResilience
CH 8 (cont): LOVE call to action to maximize “good days”. Don’t waste ’em. Do what makes you feel alive! #ChronicResilience
CHAPTER 9: Fav tips = no substitute for hard work & discipline, find ways to stay accountable. No shortcuts #ChronicResilience
CH 9 (cont): Mari is super resilient! Through #diabetes & #cancer she found new discipline. Role model. #ChronicResilience
Alright @daneahorn I’m digging in for the big finish! Haven’t stopped smiling since I started. Loving u! #ChronicResilience
CHAPTER 10: Reaction on this one is reserved for my soul mate. May u all find Gratitude. I’ll be home soon @daneahorn. (This tweet made me cry.)
If you’re looking for the book that should be next to every healing bed, this is it http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/1573245941 … #ChronicResilience
Chronic Resilience will be available wherever books and e-books are sold on August 1st. Get all the details (and a book trailer) here.