Right Off the Chest

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ISBN: 9781025956831

Nellie Revell

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English

Tradd Street Press
14 February 2026

Autobiography: general; Memoirs; Gender studies: women; Coping with disability

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""Right Off the Chest"" is a spirited and courageous memoir by Nellie Revell, a prominent journalist and press agent who found herself confined to a hospital bed for several years due to a serious spinal ailment. Written with sharp wit and an indomitable will, the work chronicles her experiences navigating the challenges of long-term medical care and physical immobility in the early 20th century. Revell transforms her personal struggle into a narrative of resilience, offering readers a candid glimpse into her life within a plaster cast with humor rather than self-pity.

The book serves as a powerful testament to the strength of the human spirit and the importance of a positive mental attitude. Through anecdotes that are both touching and hilariously frank, ""Right Off the Chest"" captures the atmosphere of the hospital ward and the vibrant personality of a woman who refused to let her circumstances dim her outlook on life. Supported by a wide-reaching community of friends from the worlds of theater and media, Revell's account remains a significant piece of inspirational literature, providing unique insight into the medical culture of the 1920s and the enduring power of hope.

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By: Nellie Revell
Imprint: Tradd Street Press
Dimensions: Height: 234mm, Width: 156mm, Spine: 19mm
Weight: 494g
ISBN: 9781025956831
ISBN 10: 1025956834
Pages: 352
Publication Date: 14 February 2026
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active