It was an honor to talk to Jennifer Cramer-Miller about her memoir: INCURABLE OPTIMIST. It is a very special story about a woman of immense courage, She calls herself a “scouter for joy” and she is that and more. She is a speaker, wellness mentor, and gratitude advocate. Her work appears in many places, including The Emma Bombeck Blog, The Star Tribune, and Minnesota Physician.
Plus any book that is praised by Delia Ephron has to be great. Delia is not only one of my favorite authors, she is one of my listeners favorite guests.
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About the book:
At twenty-two, Jennifer Cramer-Miller was thrilled with her new job, charming boyfriend, and Seattle apartment. Then she received a devastating autoimmune diagnosis—and suddenly, rather than planning for a bright future, she found herself soaking a hospital pillow with tears and grappling with words like “progressive” and “incurable.”
That day, Cramer-Miller unwillingly crossed over from wellness to chronic illness—from thriving to kidney failure. Her chances of survival hinged upon on the expertise of doctors, the generosity of strangers, and the benevolence of loved ones. But what kind of life would that be? (Get this book and be inspired…)
Jennifer Cramer-Miller is the 2023-2026 Board Chair for the National Kidney Foundation (NKF) Serving Minnesota, and a contributing writer for the NKF Kidney Stories newsletter.
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Praise for Incurable Optimist
“This book is an inspiration. Read it to find your own bravery and to salute the bravery of Jennifer Cramer-Miller.”
—Delia Ephron, author of Left on Tenth: a Second Chance at Life
“Wonderful! I started crying so many times as I read . . . engaging, moving, funny.”
—Kate Hopper, author of Ready for Air: A Journey through Premature Motherhood and Use Your Words: A Writing Guide for Mothers
“…a knockout memoir on living with a life-threatening kidney disease…. openhearted…. There’s plenty of wisdom in these pages.”
—Publishers Weekly, starred review, PW Book of the Week, August 2023
“Incurable Optimist reminds us of the incredible power of positivity, hope and never giving up. No matter what challenges one faces in life, readers of Incurable Optimist will be moved to find a path forward, no matter the odds, and embrace each and every day.”
—Jessie Diggins, Olympic gold medalist and author of Brave Enough
“. . . energetic, well-observed prose . . . Her account of her journey through illness and healing is unfailingly entertaining . . .A touchingly personal memoir of a young woman facing a grave illness.”
—Kirkus Reviews
