Storied Health and Illness: Communicating Personal, Cultural, and Political Complexities

This book is perfect for those interested in learning more about the narrative aspects of health communication. It's a well-organized, widely applicable text that would be useful in a variety of courses. I particularly enjoyed the Theorizing Practice and Health Communication in Action sections throughout each chapter -- they keep readers engaged while also showing how each concept can be applied to real-world examples. While it discusses complex aspects of narratives' role in health communication, this book consistently feels understandable and easy to read.

This is an essential set of readings for narrative approaches to health and illness. Scholars and practitioners across disciplines will greatly benefit from it!