Those with chronic pain are too familiar with the ups and downs in life that come with it. This book gives them hope – hope for some type of relief.

He starts with a personal story of Dr. Sanjay Gupta’s 82-year-old mother. She called him in a panic – a mother who never called her son, the brilliant surgeon, unless it was urgent. She lost her balance and seriously injured her back. Of course, he dropped everything to be by her side.

Besides the important work he does at the hospital, he's also a remarkable investigative reporter and writer. He understands his audience which makes this book a must for those who are looking for relief from pain. He gives solid information that makes sense. Even if you think you’ve learned all there is to know, this may give you something else to consider.

Dr. Gupta provides a review of the drugs that are on the market – some that are no longer used much and others that are new. He presents several alternative methods that may be helpful: injection therapies such as nerve blocks, gel injections, Botox, acupuncture and more.

He also talks about people who have benefited from yoga, meditation, mindfulness, art classes and taking walks in nature. We all know the importance of sleep, a healthy diet and exercise plan. He makes you rethink about the items on your grocery list.

I have been diagnosed with chronic pain and this book was unexpected how it helped me understand more about myself and what I can do to find different paths of support. It’s convincing and highly recommended.

My thanks to Simon & Schuster and NetGalley for allowing me to read an advanced copy of this book with an expected release date of September 2, 2025.