

Model Patient
Book • 2001
Model Patient is a gripping and inspiring memoir that recounts Karen Duffy's journey with sarcoidosis, a rare form of the disease affecting the central nervous system.
The book chronicles her transformation from a celebrity life to one marked by chronic illness, using humor and wit to navigate the challenges of her condition.
Duffy shares her experiences of adapting to a life-threatening disease while maintaining a positive outlook.
The book chronicles her transformation from a celebrity life to one marked by chronic illness, using humor and wit to navigate the challenges of her condition.
Duffy shares her experiences of adapting to a life-threatening disease while maintaining a positive outlook.
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