Field Guide to Falling Ill

Field Guide to Falling Ill is a collection of essays that explore various aspects of illness, medicine, and personal experiences.

The essays cover a range of topics, including antiretroviral medication, blood clots, incarceration, and the impact of medical institutions on individuals' lives.

Gleason's work also touches on themes of fear, medical anxiety, and intimacy in the context of illness.

The book is described as lyrical, poignant, and deeply human, offering a poetic approach to understanding medicine in America.

It examines the historical and cultural contexts surrounding medical issues, aiming to make readers feel less isolated in their experiences.

Gleason hopes the essays will equip people to navigate medical institutions with a better understanding of their history and context.