'As a comprehensive exploration of the psychological impact of arthritis on people's lives, Living with Arthritis is most welcome. People can, albeit with difficulty, imagine some of the physical pain which people with arthritis experience. But we need to deepen our understanding of the impact of the condition on family life, on our emotions, on our working lives and above all on how we as people with arthritis see ourselves. This book explains and confronts the problems but most importantly of all it examines the support tools available to help people self-manage more effectively.' -Neil Betteridge, Chief Executive, Arthritis Care 'This is a long-needed book which should prove useful to anyone wanted to know more about the psychological and social aspects of arthritis.' -Professor Kate Lorig, Director, Patient Education Research Center.