women’s narratives of health disruption and illness: within and across their life stories

Through narrative accounts, this book explores how women experience the health disruptions and illnesses that impact and often span their lives. The contributors examine how women’s broader and ongoing life stories impact and are impacted by health disruptions and illnesses.

Jennifer M. Hawkins is assistant professor of communication studies at Saint Cloud State University. Peter M. Kellett is professor of communication studies at The University of North Carolina at Greensboro.