A Resilient Life: Learning to thrive, not just survive with rheumatoid arthritis

Too often, people faced with a disease such as rheumatoid arthritis hear words like, "disabling," "progressive," or "tragic." "Tragic" may be what people are saying but the real tragedy is that these often repeated words do nothing but harm to those who hear them. They completely ignore a very real truth: physical issues can absolutely lead to positive transformation, action, challenge, inner strength, deep courage, and compassion. This unique book is written by someone who knows her subject well. Kat Elton, an occupational therapist and woman who's had rheumatoid arthritis since age two, knows that people with RA don't need false hope or to be told what to do. What they do need is to be led toward believing in themselves and improving their reality no matter what it is. Part practical guide, part workbook, part memoir, this book demonstrates that although there is no magic bullet or cure for rheumatoid arthritis, there is a way to live well with this disease.

Kat Elton has a master's degree in occupational therapy from New York University and currently is honored to work with veterans at the Salt Lake City Veterans Hospital. She is also co-owner of Healthy Steps, a wellness consulting company which specializes in assisting people in reaching optimal health. She wrote this book because she knows that, although it isn't easy, moving beyond disease and into a well lived life is important for everybody, regardless of their circumstance. She has more than twelve years experience in the health care field and thirty eight years experience living with rheumatoid arthritis. Kat lives in Salt Lake City, Utah with her dog Jasper who provides comic relief every day. To contact Kat visit www.KatElton.com.