A silent epidemic of chronic illnesses afflicts tens of millions of Americans: these are diseases that are poorly understood, frequently marginalized, and can go undiagnosed and unrecognized altogether. Meghan O’Rourke, author of the 2022 National Book Award nominee for nonfiction “The Invisible Kingdom: Reimagining Chronic Illness,” joins MetroFocus to detail her investigation into the category of “invisible” illness such as autoimmune diseases, Lyme disease, and now long COVID. Meghan shares her personal story and offers hope to those struck by mysterious diseases.
