Reader Reviews and Praises

Krivos is a talented writer in that you can feel what she felt in enduring this horrible disease. Her story detailing how she overcame Lyme Disease speaks to her strength, and the way she writes not only gives fellow sufferers valuable information, but hope.

-Mike S

Well written with all the finer details of battling chronic disease. I also had my personal battle with Lyme and the health journey continues for me today & for the rest of my life. The book was relatable in some ways and remarkable in others ~ as every single person with Lyme faces their own unique and individual journey.

Overcoming is the real challenge. In a world filled with more & more distractions the battle becomes even harder. Sarah is definitely an overcomer!!

This is a great testimony and a clever read.

Thank you for sharing your story Sarah!

-MK

Silver Scars is a candid, hopeful memoir in which Sarah Krivos lays bare the fatigue, fear and small victories of living with- and ultimately fighting back against- chronic Lyme disease. Her voice is direct and vulnerable, and the book reads like a steady companion for anyone navigating chronic illness.

Sarah shares her years-long battle with Lyme disease and its co-infections, describing the physical toll, the mental and emotional strain, and the practical, sometimes unconventional steps she took toward recovery. Rather than offering quick fixes, the memoir emphasizes persistence, self advocacy, and slow granular work of healing.
My nephew has battled Lyme and it’s co-infections for nearly 3 years, and I shared the book with my sister and her family because it gave us hope and a sense that the fight is not futile. Patients, caregivers, and family members facing chronic illness will find empathetic, practical support here, while general readers interested in illness narratives will appreciate Krivos’s clear, intimate storytelling. Ultimately, Silver Scars is a heartfelt, courageous memoir that turns private pain into public encouragement-informative, consoling and uplifting.

-Karen H

Wow!!! Sarah, thank you for your amazing honesty, you say it so well for the rest of us. I am horrified that the CDC has let this go for 50 years. So many families destroyed!!! I am so glad you are well, you have had such a roller coaster life, you are a very brave soul, thanks for writing your book!

-Janet D

Just finished reading Silver Scars. Unlike other memoirs that gloss over the hard parts, Sarah dives straight into the mental health struggles that come with being sick. If you’ve ever felt "invisible" in your own body or dismissed by a specialist, you need to read this. It’s a reminder that even when you’re scarred by what you’ve been through, there is a way back to yourself.

-TiffyNK

Silver Scars by Sarah Krivos is a raw, honest and deeply moving account of her long battle with chronic Lyme disease. Krivos courageously shares the physical, mental and emotional toll of her illness, offering readers an unfiltered look at what it means to endure ongoing suffering. Yet beyond the pain, this book is ultimately a story of hope, resilience and healing. It is about finding strength when everything feels impossible and persevering in the search for answers—even through unconventional paths. It is a powerful and inspiring read for anyone facing chronic illness, or for those who love and support someone who is.

-William Miller