Ep8: Shahd Alshammari on reframing the narrative of chronic illness and disability

I read Shahd Alshammari's memoir, Head Above Water, a few months ago and was blown away from the first page! Shahd writes so beautifully, in a way that is poetic, raw and open. She gives us an insight into her life, living with Multiple Sclerosis. In this conversation, we talk about her diagnosis, how her illness has affected her life, what she wishes more people knew, and the field of academia. I hope you enjoy this as much as I enjoyed chatting to Shahd.

Dr. Shahd Alshammari is a Kuwaiti-Palestinian author and academic. She is the author of Notes on the Flesh (Faraxa Press, 2017) and Head Above Water (Neem Tree Press, 2022). 

Alshammari teaches literature and has written numerous stories and creative nonfiction. Her research areas include illness narratives and disability studies.

Buy 'Head Above Water' here:

https://uk.bookshop.org/a/5890/9781911107408

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