Right from the beginning,and I'm talking about the Preface,I was drawn into Ben Watt's(Everything But The Girl) story. "Patient;True Story of a Rare Illness" is one of a human condition that can also be so dehumanizing. Very ill he spends months in the hospitals,in pain,undiagnosed,unable to eat, and having surgery upon surgery.

He talks openly(no holds barred) and even at times injects humor,especially into the more humiliating aspects of being in the hospital.He talks about the big stuff, the surgeries,all the tubes coming and going from his body,watching himself shrink down to nothing and the little stuff, how good it felt to take his first shower in weeks, or put on a pair of new shoes and go for a walk OUTSIDE!Things most of us take for granted every day.

We are also let into his everyday thoughts(sometimes while he's on pain killers) about everything going on around him and everything being done to him. He also gives us a glimpse of his life before the illness. He speaks as though his life is passing before his eyes.He senses all the time what his loved one are going through along with him. His girlfriend Tracey always at his side. Finally diagnosed, he assesses what kind of life may lie ahead for Tracey and him. Thank you Ben Watt for sharing your journey with the world.

This book is being sold at this site for a ridiculous amount(at this time close to one hundred bucks is the lowest). Unless these are personally autographed by Mr. Watt, you can find this book here:Patient: The True Story of a Rare Illnessmuch more reasonably

An up close and personal journey. Fans of EBTG will multiply their admiration of this musician.Even if you have not gone through anything close to this, you will be touched by this story. If you've been through a similar experience or are close to someone who has,this book will give you strength and understanding. It did for me - it's got everything AND the girl!.....Laurie

Also recommended:Amplified Heart, produced after his recovery, expressing his love for life and Tracey