Incurable Optimist

Living with Illness and Chronic Hope

By: Jennifer Cramer-Miller

Narrated by: Jennifer Cramer-Miller

Perfect for listeners moved by Between Two Kingdoms, this life-affirming memoir of a young woman's sudden autoimmune kidney failure reveals a resilient journey of chronic illness, unfailing love, and moving forward with joy.

Jennifer Cramer-Miller was a 22-year-old with a promising job, charming boyfriend, and cozy Seattle apartment. Then, she was diagnosed with an incurable autoimmune disease, and suddenly, rather than planning for a bright future, she found herself soaking a hospital pillow with tears.

That day, Cramer-Miller crossed over from wellness to chronic illness—from thriving to kidney failure. Her chances of survival hinged upon expert doctors, selfless strangers, and benevolent loved ones. But what kind of life would that be?

Spanning two-plus decades and four kidney transplants, this family love story explores the tightrope of uncertainty, the will to survive, and the determination to find joy. Cramer-Miller shines a bright light on the power of people helping people with a story that will inspire you to hug the humans you love. Because sometimes, it's the sorrows that threaten to pull us apart that ultimately unite us with hope.

©2023 Jennifer Cramer-Miller (P)2023 Jennifer Cramer-Miller

Inspirational in every chapter!

Positivity on every turn and curveball thrown at this woman teaches us all to find the joy in life no matter what life gives you.

Incredible, inspirational read!

This is a beautifully told story of resilience, relationship, hope, and coping. Inspiring, relatable, and joyful.