Linda Martinson's book touches the heart and exposes the pain and surviving of chronic pain. This book has meant a lot to me. It has helped me understand my own pain of surviving fibromyalgia. In September 1998, I was lucky enough to hear Ms. Martinson speak at the Oregon Fibromyalgia Convention. She made the peoms take on a new life and meaning. This is a book I share with my support group and the Fibromayalgia Self Help Course I teach. This is a book well worth having. Thank you for your beautiful words.