
She has a large following online in the chronic illness community as "Arthritis Ashley," and has devoted her adult life to helping others like herself to cope with their health problems while still keeping a positive perspective.Pittsburgh-based author, blogger, health coach, public speaker and advocate Ashley Boynes-Shuck has not let much get in the way of her life - not even the list of nearly 40 chronic ailments of her medical history. A portion of all proceeds from Sick Idiot will go to health-related charities.Īshley Boynes-Shuck is an author, health coach, advocate, and award-winning blogger from Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. It will become available to further retailers and in other formats during the summer of 2015.

You may also order directly from the author at. Sick Idiot is currently available in paperback from Amazon, Barnes & Noble, CreateSpace, and as an e-book on Kindle. Ashley may not look sick, but what she's gone through - all with a smile on her face - will amaze any reader. This book that has been called "side-splittingly funny," "heartbreaking," and "inspiring," includes topics that range from encounters with Oprah and boy bands, to brain surgery, childhood arthritis, bullying, and more. Following the notion that "laughter is the best medicine," Ashley shares intimate details about her struggle-filled journey throughout a lifetime of being sick. Sick Idiot, unlike many other books about medical problems, looks at life from a humor-filled perspective. It was also selected as a Top 10 book by the Institute for Integrative Nutrition.


Already an Amazon bestseller in its category, it consistently receives 5-star ratings and touching, heartfelt feedback from readers. PITTSBURGH, PA, Aug/24-7PressRelease/ - Sick Idiot, a new health memoir penned by author, advocate, and health coach Ashley Boynes-Shuck, was published in April of 2015 to overwhelmingly positive reviews. "An easy read with a motivating message." - Kayta Schwab, Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
