Rare

“Rare is a jaw-dropping memoir—this unforgettable story illuminates the endurance of hope, the love of family, and the resilient fight for better days … A must read for anyone who lives with chronic illness, Rare is the absorbing account of survival you need to garner the will to keep going.”—Jennifer Cramer-Miller, author of Incurable Optimist

“A portrait of perseverance. Denice’s journey is a testament to the hope that can take root even in life’s most difficult seasons.”—Amelia Johnson, author of Unacceptable

“An affecting memoir that might spark a much-needed conversation in the medical space.”—Kirkus Reviews

“Rare is a captivating memoir that reveals the unimaginable pain one woman endured and the extraordinary resilience that carried her through. Denice Patterson’s story is both heartbreaking and inspiring and one I will never forget. It’s a powerful reminder that hope and healing sometimes appear in the most unexpected places.”—Crystal Carothers, author of Mind, Body, Cancer

Denice Patterson is a former police officer who never dreamed of being a writer until life presented her with a story too significant not to write about. During her years struggling with trigeminal neuralgia, a rare and incurable chronic pain disorder, sports photography became a passion of hers, as did playing piano, which served as a much-needed peaceful escape. She wrote Rare both to raise awareness about trigeminal neuralgia and to celebrate the power of resilience, hope, faith, and, above all, love. Originally from Long Island, NY, Denice now resides in Connecticut, with her family.

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