Why We Need More Representation of Chronic Illness in Books In my bedroom, everywhere I turn, whichever cupboard I open, I find a book. I regularly and with considerable enthusiasm rescue books from the bookshelves at any place that sells them. I lean on books not just for the pure enjoyment of reading but also for some healthy escapism. Since becoming chronically ill, books have become even more crucial. Books have become a magical portal, allowing me to escape the severe,...