“As someone who has had battled chronic pain in one form or another for over 25 years, this books spoke to me in so many ways. I realized that not only were my experiences not unusual, the path to treatment and also finding others who understood was an experience shared by so many people.” – Books April Reads

“A solid addition to the health feminism literary canon that digs into experiences of chronic illness and chronic pain, and dismissal, bias, and neglect in healthcare.” – While Reading and Walking

“After 20 years of coping with Crohn’s disease and autoimmune conditions, author Francesco Grossman finally realized she wasn’t alone.” – Pain News Network

“All in all, Not Weakness: Navigating the Culture of Chronic Pain by Francesca Grossman is a part memoir/part journalism book that successfully sets out to show what living with constant sores and aches is really like.” – Chick Who Reads Everything

What Writers Should Know About the Culture of Chronic Pain – Writer’s Digest

Interview – The IndieView

“I’m happy to be able to feature this book today as it’s an issue near and dear to my heart.” – Holly M Bryan

Shame and Pain – DIY MFA

Not Weakness: Navigating the Culture of Chronic Pain – Sanctuary Magazine

“Not Weakness is an enlightening, personalized study of the world of chronic pain.” – Foreword Reviews

“Definitely important work and a must read, not just for patients, but also health care professionals.” – Goodreads Lelania

Interview – OM Times

“I recommend Not Weakness, Navigating the Culture of Chronic Pain to all of us who are a part, knowingly or not, of that culture. And I enthusiastically say it be read before every woman makes her next doctor’s appointment.” – Concord Clayton Pioneer

Doctors Dismissed My Pain For 8 Years Before Finding My Cancer – mindbodygreen

“Francesca Grossman shares her experience with chronic pain and navigating the many layers of a disease that most don’t understand.” – Happiness through Hardship

“Imbued with a deep respect for the women who tell their #stories, as well as a healthy skepticism of the #healthcare world, Not Weakness is a galvanizing #memoir about living and loving with chronic pain” – Love My Books 2020