It was during the author's own recovery that the idea of a book was first conceived and Bearing the Big H was born. This lighthearted, humorous book gives a preoperative to postoperative account of the hysterectomy experience. Through chapters entitled Barren Bound , and Hystery in the Making , readers will gain insight into the emotional, physical and mental aspects of surgery as well as living a life hampered with endometriosis. But the story doesn't end there. If laughter is truly the best medicine, then this 200 page book is not only informative but has medicinal value as well.