Thank you to Netgalley for this digital ARC to review. This book is available on July 29, 2025.

This is a book that every woman should read. Even if you’re not dealing with a health crisis, they can happen at any time. It’s better to be armed with the necessary knowledge before hand than after. However, for those already dealing with health issues it’s an absolute must have. This book has so many valuable and helpful suggestions for navigating the health care system. As a chronically ill patient, I found this book incredibly helpful and informative.

Well-researched and highly readable, Rebecca Bloom's When Women Get Sick will surely be an important resource for women facing cancer and other serious illnesses. Bloom's book is also an unvarnished look into the complexities of the healthcare payer-provider relationship and how women (and especially women of color) often find themselves at a disadvantage. Bloom provides practical advice, useful information, and helpful tips for navigating a serious medical illness while simultaneously battling the multi-headed beasts of health insurance and a healthcare industrial complex that is often anything but straightforward.