The Upside of Lupus: 15 Life Lessons You Can Learn From A Chronic Inflammatory Illness

Author: Farah Ashikin Mohd Radzi
Publisher: Self-Published (Perpustakaan Negara Malaysia)
ISBN: 978-967-19718-0-2
Weight: 0.140 kg
Pages: 92 (including Table of Contents, Introduction & Acknowledgement)
Year: 2021
Price: RM40

The Upside of Lupus is a real-life story of a Lupus or an SLE patient named Farah who has been living with the condition for 17 years. With this book, she aims to lift the spirits not only of Lupus patients but also those living with invisible illnesses as well as struggling souls who want to live their best lives despite their adversities. 

Living with a chronic inflammatory disease is never easy. But who would have thought that through all the physical and emotional pain, there are life lessons beautifully presented to us by our Creator? Lupus is a precious gift that has changed how I think about life's meaning. Pain does not always end with tears. Complications do not always lead to frustrations. Incurable does not mean we will stay miserable for eternity. Something different might bring a huge impact on your life forever.

Difficulties and challenges are meant to move us forward. These are the elements that put each one of us into a sense of realisation that we are stronger than we thought. It is during our trying times that we push through our limits to survive, and during that journey, we will discover many things about ourselves, our family, our friends, and the people around us.

Lupus has taught Farah to look beyond the severe fatigue episodes, to look beyond the multiple stretch marks on her body, and look beyond the hardships in life. The 17 years of living with Lupus Nephritis Stage 4 is well-described as intensive life training to appreciate life better and to have a stronger bond with Him.

Lupus is a gift, and The Upside of Lupus is a compilation of Farah's personal stories where she discovered the beauty of this gift. Every challenge you are currently experiencing is a gift and a blessing from Allah SWT to bring you closer to Him.

May this book be your companion during your darkest days and boost your motivation to live your life!