Jumia Books Poor Little Sick Girls: A love letter to unacceptable women

“Poor Little Sick Girls” is a collection of essays that explores the experiences of living with chronic illness, feminism, and the pressures faced by young women in today’s society. Author Ione Gamble shares her personal story of being diagnosed with an incurable illness as an adult, and how this diagnosis has shaped her perspective on wellness, self-love, and activism.

Key Themes

• The ableist and body-prescriptive nature of society, and how it affects individuals with chronic illnesses
• The oppressive nature of wellness culture and the cult of self-care
• The ways in which feminism and activism can be limited by patriarchal expectations and societal pressures
• The importance of embracing and celebrating “unacceptable” women, those who don’t conform to traditional norms