I am a fan of Yolanda so I was excited to read this book. I've not suffered from a disease so I have no clue what my response would be but this felt a lot like voodoo medicine. She lists all the things that have been wrong with her health wise in her life and I have to admit I felt like she is a bit of a hypochondriac. It makes me nervous that someone will try the things that are so far out there medically not to mention the cost of all these procedures. Don't get me wrong I feel for her and believe that she is suffering but it seems irresponsible to throw out this voodoo medicine.

Yolanda Hadid's book Believe Me, is an informative memoir of her struggles with Lymes Disease and some of the other issues that occured in her life, as she was dealing with getting a diagnosis and her "health journey" from that point forward. As a Lyme sufferer, this book reminded me of some things I already knew, and opened my eyes to new infromation that I had never come into contact with. The desire of Hadid to find a cure that could be affordable for all endears Hadid to all of us that struggle to pay to simply see a doctor for an evaluation, let alone have the ability to fly to other countries for a variety of treatments, many of which did not appear to work for Ms. Hadid. While reading the book, it became impossible not to cheer Hadid's victories and cry through her sorrows. The sheer number of people she was close to who also share the same diagnosis is mind blowing, given the statistics around the disease. What struck me most, is the willingness with which Hadid shared her story, knowing that some would scoff at her, thinking her crazy, while others would know the amount of truth and heart she poured into every line of the book. This reader loved that someone put it all out there, so that others could feel less alone and still others could learn just how much this illness tears apart a person's body and their life in one fell swoop. This is a book everyone should read, regardless of their personal knowledge or connection to Lyme, as it will be eye opening for all.

I became a fan of Yolanda's through RHOBH and always found her to be strong and smart. I had no idea how strong she is until I read this book. I don't know that I could have been so determined and steadfast in the face of such a debilitating illness. Yolanda did a fine job of not only telling her own story, but shining a lot on holistic treatment and the healthcare system in general.