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Butterflies, Boards, and Blessings: A Doctor's Journey to Thriving with Lupus

$43.56

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Dress Size Chart (Inch)

DRESSES SIZE IN INCHES
SIZE	US / CAN	BUST	WAIST	HIPS
XS	0	31"-32"	24"-25"	34"-35"
S	2-4	33"-34"	26"-27"	36"-37"
M	6-8	35"-36"	28"-29"	38"-39"
L	10-12	37"-39"	30"-32"	40"-42"
XL	14	40"-42"	33"-35"	43"-45"

Dress Size Chart (cm)

DRESSES SIZE IN CM
SIZE	US / CAN	BUST	WAIST	HIPS
XS	0	78.7-81.2	60.9-63.5	86.3-88.9
S	2-4	83.8-86.3	66-68.5	91.4-93.9
M	6-8	88.9-91.4	71.1-73.6	96.5-99
L	10-12	93.9-99	76.2-81.2	101.6-106.6
XL	14	101.6-106.6	81.2-88.9	109.2-114.3

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Dress Size Chart (Inch)

SWIMWEAR SIZE IN INCHES
SIZE	US / CAN	BUST	WAIST	HIPS
XS	0	31"-32"	24"-25"	33"-34"
S	2	33"-34"	26"-27"	35"-37"
M	4	35"-36"	28"-29"	37"-38"
L	6	37"-39"	30"-32"	39"-41"
XL	8	40"-42"	33"-35"	42"-44"

Shoes Size Chart

US	EURO	UK	AUS	JAPAN	CHINA
5	35-36	3	3.5	21.5	35
5.5	36	3.5	4	22	35.5
6	36-37	4	4.5	22.5	36
6.5	37	4.5	5	23	36.5
7	37-38	5	5.5	23.5	37
7.5	38	5.5	6	24	37.5
8	38-39	6	6.5	24.5	38
8.5	39	6.5	7	25	38.5
9	39-40	7	7.5	25.5	39
9.5	40	7.5	8	26	39.5
10	40-41	8	8.5	26.5	40
11	41-42	9	9.5	27.5	41

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Butterflies, Boards, and Blessings: A Doctor's Journey to Thriving with Lupus

$43.56

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About the Author

Dr. Manisha Rayavarapu, a doctor of osteopathic medicine, brings a unique perspective to the conversation about chronic illness. Her memoir, Butterflies, Boards, and Blessings, chronicles her life with lupus while pursuing a demanding medical career. She writes with compassion, humour, and a deep reliance on her Christian faith, offering readers an authentic look at the challenges and victories of living with an autoimmune disease.

A Message of Hope

Butterflies, Boards, and Blessings is more than a memoir—it's a reminder that even in the hardest moments, there is grace to be found. Through her story, Dr. Rayavarapu shows that thriving with chronic illness is possible, and that you can still pursue your God-given purpose. This book will leave you inspired, understood, and ready to face your own journey with renewed courage.

Key Themes Explored

Throughout the book, Dr. Rayavarapu explores several powerful themes:

Balancing Career and Chronic Illness: How to pursue your dreams when your body doesn't cooperate.
The Role of Faith: Finding strength and purpose through a relationship with God during difficult times.
Love and Relationships: Navigating marriage and friendships while managing a life-altering condition.
Identity and Self-Acceptance: Learning to embrace your unique personality—like being a bubbly lawyer or a doctor with lupus—without losing yourself.
Resilience: Practical and emotional strategies for bouncing back from setbacks.

What Makes This Book Unique?

Unlike many memoirs about chronic illness, Butterflies, Boards, and Blessings offers a dual perspective: the author is both a patient and a doctor. Dr. Rayavarapu takes you behind the scenes of her residency, exams, and professional struggles while also opening up about the intimate moments of her personal life—her marriage, her fears, and her faith. Readers have praised the book for its vulnerability and authenticity, noting how it captures the emotional rollercoaster of living with an autoimmune disease. This is not a clinical guide; it is a heartfelt narrative that balances medical insight with raw human emotion.

Who Should Read This Book?

This book is for anyone who has ever felt overwhelmed by a health challenge or who wants to understand what it's like to live with lupus or another autoimmune disease. It is especially resonant for:

Christian readers looking for a faith-filled testimony of perseverance.
Medical professionals and students who need encouragement to keep going.
Patients and caregivers seeking a relatable, honest voice.
Anyone who loves a story of hope and human spirit triumphing against odds.

What Readers Are Saying

Readers have connected deeply with Dr. Rayavarapu's honest portrayal of living with lupus while pursuing a demanding career. Many have found comfort in her vulnerability and faith-filled perspective. They describe the book as a mirror to their own experiences, praising its authenticity and emotional depth. The author's openness about her relationship with her husband and her struggles during residency has been especially appreciated, offering validation to those facing similar challenges.

A Journey of Faith and Resilience

In Butterflies, Boards, and Blessings, Dr. Manisha Rayavarapu shares her deeply personal story of navigating a demanding medical career while living with lupus. This inspirational memoir offers a rare inside look at the challenges of chronic illness from the perspective of a physician who has walked the path herself. With unflinching honesty and a spirit grounded in faith, Dr. Rayavarapu reveals how she transformed adversity into a testimony of hope. Her journey is not just about surviving—it's about thriving, laughing, and finding joy even in the midst of pain. Whether you are facing your own health battles or supporting a loved one, this book will resonate with anyone seeking encouragement and a reminder that you are not alone.

This book is for informational and inspirational purposes only and does not replace professional medical advice.

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