Books
Arthritis and How to Live With It
By Dr Andrew Harrison, Merie Claridge and Kate Thomson.
A user friendly book on how to handle arthritis, it looks at the clinical side of arthritis, the different forms and then management.
It includes information on how you can draw up a self management plan. With the correct management its possible to live full and fulfilling lives.
A Silly Old Story
By Joy Crowley with illustrations by Rodney McRae.
A warm funny story for children under 6, with wonderful illustrations.
A Twist of Fate – Tackling Arthritis
By Mary Ciurlionis.
Written by a New Zealander for New Zealanders. The author has gathered 13 stories from people with arthritis to provide motivation and how they managed to live with this chronic health condition. The book concludes with chapters on self help techniques and exercises.
A Bottle Garden
Written by Sandra Iversen. Illustrated by Vernoica Alkema.
A lovely children’s guide on how to build a bottle garden, including how the children should look after it.
Arthritis, Pregnancy and the Path to Parenthood
By Suzie Edward May
As the first book of its kind worldwide, Arthritis, Pregnancy and the Path to Parenthood is an inspiring and practical self-help guide that takes women and men with arthritis on the courageous and challenging journey from dreaming of having their own baby to flourishing with their new family..
This book:
• answers many questions surrounding pre-conception, pregnancy and post-birth issues;
• helps the reader understand the potential challenges in starting and raising a family alongside the management of their illness;
• shares coping strategies to help the reader through these challenges;
• assists the reader in feeling less alone on their path to parenthood; and
• encourages the reader to achieve their goals despite their health and the challenges it brings to their life.
This book is not available order through this website. To order a copy please visit: www.suzieedwardmay.com