Celiac disease afflicts as many as one in 133 Americans. Unfortunately, 83 percent of them are undiagnosed or misdiagnosed, suffering through years of pain and misunderstanding. award-winning actress Jennifer Esposito was one of them, only receiving an official diagnosis after decades of mysterious illnesses and misdiagnoses.

In Jennifer’s Way, Esposito shares her personal journey, from her childhood in Brooklyn and years as a young actress to her struggle for an accurate diagnosis and quest to take charge of her health.

She also offers critical tips and strategies for managing daily life with a chronic condition. [Esposito’s] rags-to-riches story will keep readers turning pages.

“The second section of the book is a helpful guide to living with celiac disease.” shares Publishers Weekly

This is award-winning actress Jennifer Esposito’s story of decades of ill health and emotional hardships, and her long search to find a reason for them…this is the story of how she took control and became a health advocate for herself and others. Part one shares her journey. In part two, Your Journey, she offers guidance, advice, recipes, and more to help you find your way. –Taste for Life

The Jennifer’s Way Foundation for Celiac Education

Jennifer Esposito is the founder of The Jennifer’s Way Foundation for Celiac Education (JWF) and Jennifer’s Way gluten-free, dairy-free, soy-free, peanut-free, allergy-friendly, organic bakery in New York City. As an actress, Jennifer has starred in more than twenty films, including the Oscar-winning Crash, and TV shows including Blue Bloods, Samantha Who?, and Spin City.

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