Title: Beautiful Affliction
Author: Lene Fogelberg
First published September 15, 2015
352 pages, Paperback
ISBN: 9781631529856 (ISBN10: 1631529854)
Rating: 3.85
Overview
Beautiful Affliction is an emotionally charged memoir that follows the journey of Lene Fogelberg as she fights to save her own life. Despite her intuition that something is wrong, no doctor in Sweden takes her seriously.
As she struggles to maintain her relationships, including those with her husband and daughters, she is haunted by the question that has plagued her since childhood: Will I die young? When her family moves to the United States, Lene finally receives a diagnosis – she is in the final stages of a fatal congenital heart disease.
But will it be too late? With unflinching honesty, Beautiful Affliction explores the beauty, pain, and love that can be found on the brink of death.
This captivating medical drama is a testament to the human spirit and the power of perseverance in the face of adversity.
About the Author
Lene Fogelberg, a bestselling author, has an insatiable love for travel and has lived in various parts of the world, including a small town in Pennsylvania, Germany, Malaysia, and Indonesia. She currently lives in her hometown of Sweden with her loved ones.
Her young adult trilogy, The Natural Intelligence Revolution, starts with The Lightning Tree. Find out more about her on her website.
Editoral Review
Lene Fogelberg’s memoir, Beautiful Affliction, is a poignant story of a young woman’s journey through illness and self-discovery. The book was first published on September 15, 2015, and quickly gained critical acclaim for its poetic prose, emotional depth, and candid portrayal of illness.
Fogelberg tells the story of her life, from her idyllic childhood in Sweden to her pursuit of a career in music in America. Along the way, she grapples with a mysterious illness that complicates every aspect of her life.
As she struggles to find a diagnosis and treatment, she confronts the limitations of modern medicine and the emotional toll of chronic illness. Despite these challenges, Fogelberg finds hope and meaning in her illness.
She discovers a passion for writing and a new sense of purpose in sharing her story with others. Through her words, she offers a powerful reminder of the resilience of the human spirit and the importance of never giving up.
Beautiful Affliction is a memoir that will resonate with readers of all ages and backgrounds. It offers a candid and compassionate account of illness and healing, one that transcends the boundaries of culture and language.
Fogelberg’s writing is lyrical and evocative, capturing the beauty and sadness of life with equal grace. She describes her illness in vivid detail, painting a vivid picture of the physical and emotional toll it takes on her.
Her descriptions of her childhood in Sweden and her experiences as a young woman in America are similarly vivid, offering a glimpse into a life that is both familiar and exotic. At the heart of the book is Fogelberg’s transformation from a frightened and confused patient to a confident and empowered survivor.
This transformation is both compelling and inspiring, a testament to the power of the human spirit and the resilience of the human body. While the book is not without its flaws – some may find its structure and pacing uneven at times – it remains a deeply moving and important memoir.
It offers a powerful reminder of the importance of self-discovery and self-care, and a reminder that even in the darkest of times, there is always hope. In conclusion, Beautiful Affliction is an exceptional memoir that should be read by anyone who has struggled with illness or adversity.
It offers a powerful message of hope and healing, and a reminder that we are all capable of overcoming even the most daunting challenges. For its powerful message, lyrical prose, and candid portrayal of illness, it earns a spot on the bookshelf of anyone seeking inspiration and guidance in the face of adversity.
