NO NEED TO TROUBLE THE HEART: A Loving Journey Through Sickness & Health

When Patrick Conlon’s partner Jim O’Neill was suddenly stricken with a life-threatening illness, it unleashed a horrific experience that eventually changed both men’s lives — for the better. In this riveting memoir, Conlon shares his fears that medical staff would respond negatively to their relationship, his determination to be acknowledged as Jim’s primary caregiver, and his long and love-filled struggle to help bring his partner back to stability. Graceful, funny, and unflinchingly honest, the book offers inspiration and encouragement to anyone dealing with a loved one’s illness.