Above and Beyond: 365 Meditations for Transcending Chronic Pain and Illness

This daily companion combines inspiring quotations with the wise, positive words of the author, a survivor of cancer, heart disease, and lupus. Warm and compassionate, it offers hope and help to anyone who must deal with the physical and emotional pain of chronic illness.
With a reassuring meditation for every day of the year, Above and Beyond is a sourcebook of strength and courage for anyone facing the challenges of a chronic condition or acute illness.

J.S. Dorian: No stranger to chronic illness and pain, the author has survived malignant melanoma and coronary artery bypass surgery, and is challenged by lupus and osteoarthritis. He is also a recovering alcoholic who has been in recovery since 1970; he chooses to remain anonymous in accordance with twelve-step recovery program principles. J.S. Dorian is his pseudonym.

The author has written several successful books with a combined total of more than one and a half million copies in print, including A New Day, A Time to Be Free, At My Best, and Tranquility. His books have been translated into many languages throughout the world.