THE BOOK OF QUESTIONS
“If this excruciating pain never went away, how would I choose to live?”
Transform Your Life with
The Book of Questions:
Living with Chronic Illness
This powerful question was the turning point for Brianna Greenspan, a chronic illness advocate and wellness leader. After years of relentless symptoms, this question ignited a path to resilience and personal growth. Now, in collaboration with Dr. Gregory Stock—author of the internationally acclaimed The Book of Questions—they’ve created a groundbreaking guide for those navigating chronic illness and the people who support them.
TESTIMONIALS
Here's what people are saying
Vivek H. Murthy, MD, MBA, 19th and 21st Surgeon General of the United States
"Stock and Greenspan remind us of something powerful and essential: it is the questions we choose to ask that can profoundly alter our experience with chronic illness."
Dr. Mark Hyman, MD. New York Times bestselling author of Young Forever and host of The Doctor Hyman Show Podcast.
"The Book of Questions: Living with Chronic Illness is a powerful and compassionate guide that gives voice to the silent struggles so many endure. It doesn’t offer prescriptions—it offers something even more essential: the right questions. These questions invite reflection, connection, and healing, helping us shift from powerlessness to possibility. As a physician who’s spent decades helping people reclaim their health, I’ve learned that transformation begins not with answers, but with the courage to ask better questions. This book is a lifeline for anyone navigating the invisible terrain of chronic illness.”
Dr. Carolyn Colleen Bostrack, Ph.D, Author, Speaker, Executive Leader, and Humanitarian
"As someone who has walked alongside loved ones facing the daily realities of chronic illness—as a caregiver, family member, and parent—I know the quiet ache of wanting to help but not always knowing how. The Book of Questions: Living with Chronic Illness offers a gentle, profound way in. These questions aren’t just words on a page—they are invitations to connect, to understand, and to heal. This book is a compassionate companion for anyone navigating the weight of illness, reminding us that even in the hardest moments, hope, resilience, and love can still lead the way."
Erin Burgoon, PhD, Author: Joyful A-F: The Essential Business Strategy
"I don’t live with chronic illness, and this book still stayed with me. As an Executive Coach and Social Psychologist, I know the power of the right questions to spark meaningful reflection, deep insight, and transformative action. These questions challenge anyone who’s willing to look directly at what it means to live inside a body, to need others, and to keep showing up anyway. They’re not “inspirational” in that saccharine way many personal development books try to be — they’re honest. Brianna Greenspan’s lived experience and Gregory Stock’s decades of question-asking make this a rare and generous offering."
Scott Simon, Speaker, Author, Experience Designer Founder & CEO, Scare Your Soul
"The questions in this book do what great questions always do - they open doors to self-discovery and deeper understanding. Stock and Greenspan have created an invaluable tool that helps those facing chronic illness find their voice, connect authentically, and uncover unexpected meaning in their journeys. This is a profoundly powerful book."
Gabrielle Reyes, Award-winning Singer, Actress, Musical Chef, Cookbook Author, and TV Host
"As someone who has witnessed and celebrated healing through food and positivity, The Book of Questions by Brianna Greenspan feels like a true soul-sister companion on the journey to awakening. Her resilient story of overcoming chronic illness shines through every page inviting all of us to pause, reflect, and rise into our most vibrant, authentic selves. This book is so powerful and needed."
Nikita Williams, Top Rated Podcast Host & Award Winning Business Coach
"The Book Of Questions, Living with Chronic Illness, is incredibly powerful. From the first few pages, Brianna's story reveals how questions led her to not just want to live, but to thrive beyond what seemed possible. This resonated deeply with me, as often, when faced with the impossible, a new version of ourselves emerges. The book encourages us to explore our identity outside of pain, offering a beautiful journey to acknowledge, heal, and live fully. It's a must-read for the chronic illness community."
Rachel Bellow, Founder & Executive Board Chair of Bonfire Women, Inc
"For two decades, Greg Stock’s questions have been my secret tool—for sparking fresh conversations, stirring up old ones, energizing teams, and revealing me to myself."
Maureen (Mo) McKenna, Eclectic Explorer, Return on Energy
“An invitation to pause, reconnect, and rediscover your inner compass—one question at a time.”
Kat Sanford-Creary, Coach, Speaker, Event Facilitator, Trainer, Author
"A powerful resource that can be used individually for self-discovery, or with others to build connection and understanding.”
David Homan, Impact Advisor, Classical Composer, and Author of Orchestrated Connecting
"There are a few people who have changed the way I see the world, and two of them are Brianna Greenspan and Gregory Stock. Read this book to discover the power of vulnerability and curiosity, challenge how you show up in the world, and understand how those who appear weak may in fact be the strongest people we know."
Karl and Angela Robb
“Your masterful questions and format serve as a unique gift, providing both comfort and inspiration. It is rare to encounter a work that resonates so deeply, and your book is undoubtedly one of them. Thank you for your remarkable contribution; it is a powerful and helpful learning tool and resource!"
Jennifer Cramer-Miller, Wellness advocate and author of Incurable Optimist: Living with Illness and Chronic Hope
“In The Book of Questions: Living with Chronic Illness, Stock and Greenspan shine a light of clarity into the complexity of managing health issues. By prompting insightful conversations (and thoughts) through questioning, this life-changing book helps us honor our values, spark our resilience, and pave the path to a hopeful, meaningful life.”
Dr. Jill Kahn, Author of The Gift of Taking, Founder of The BioCode System®, and Co-Author of the Everything Is Right About You series
“The Book of Questions: Living with Chronic Illness is a powerful catalyst for personal transformation. Through thoughtful and empowering prompts, Brianna Greenspan and Dr. Gregory Stock invite you to dig deep, honor your journey, and reclaim your voice. This book is more than a guide—it’s a beacon of resilience, clarity, and connection for anyone navigating life with chronic illness.”
Dr. Dan Diamond, MD, Experienced Family Physician and Award-winning Educator
“As a physician for over 40 years, I've witnessed firsthand the profound impact chronic illness has on individuals and their families. The questions in The Book of Questions: Living with Chronic Illness are pure gold - creating pathways for understanding and healing that both patients and caregivers desperately need.”
Dr. Cynthia Whitaker, President & CEO of Greater Nashua Mental Health
"As a psychologist, I've witnessed how self-reflection transforms lives. This compassionate guide offers individuals living with chronic illness a pathway to their inner wisdom and resilience. Through gentle inquiry, readers will discover not just understanding, but meaningful healing—reminding us that even in difficulty, profound well-being remains possible."
Stephen J. Downs, co-founder, Building H and former chief technology and strategy officer, Robert Wood Johnson Foundation
"Chronic illness is — or will be — a part of everyone’s life in the US. Most of us will live with at least one chronic illness in our lifetime and all of us will be close to people who live with them. In The Book of Questions: Living with Chronic Illness, Greenspan and Stock give us an essential set of tools to navigate these challenges — probing questions that help us gain perspective, reflect and find paths forward."
Don Ponturo, Former Director of Communications, UCLA Department of Pediatrics, UCLA Mattel Children’s Hospital
“The Book of Questions: Living with Chronic Illness, Stock and Greenspan create a rare gift of questions that are profound and illuminating. They offer the opportunity to examine deep truths about living and what it means and feels to be human.”
Savi Glowe, researcher, advocate, and founder of BioAstra, Inc.
“As a chronic disease researcher and as someone whose family has been shaped by the realities of lifelong health conditions, this book struck a deep chord with me. The Book of Questions: Living with Chronic Illness is both a practical tool and an emotional lifeline. Dr. Stock’s signature approach to life’s most challenging and thought-provoking questions is on full display in this book, revealing the depth of his wisdom and insight, now beautifully expanded through Brianna Greenspan’s lived experience. Together, they’ve created something rare: a gentle, powerful companion for anyone learning to live and love through the uncertainty of illness.”
Kris Armstrong, Speech Language Pathologist, Certified Brain Injury Specialist.
"For many living with chronic illness, the epidemic of loneliness is often the most consuming and painful part of the journey. This book offers a plausible antidote—a compassionate and thoughtfully crafted guide to help transform isolation into connection through the simple yet profound and meaningful art of questioning."
Phyllis Bedford, Co-Founder and Executive Director. Lyme disease advocate and Co-Founder and Executive Director of LymeLight Foundation.
"After 15 years of helping families and children impacted by chronic illness, I have learned there is a great need to be seen and connect with others. This book is an amazing tool to overcome isolation and engage in processing all aspects of challenging health issues."
George Vradenburg, Co-founder and Chairman, UsAgainstAlzheimer’s.
"As an Alzheimer’s advocate, I frequently speak to those who have recently diagnosed with Alzheimer’s and are experiencing despair about having less time than they expected. For many, however, their question soon becomes ‘how can I find greater joy out of each day I DO have with my family’. And the more successful the answer to that question the greater their happiness."
Karl Robb, Parkinson's Disease Advocate, Blogger, and Author
"These helpful and thoughtful questions are just the right resource to initiate conversation about health and life changes. Many of these questions are universal and will spark communication between the family and the care team. This book is a wonderful discussion starter and a thoughtful reminder that we all need to know what we want for our life and our health!"
Mary Maher, Principal of Hospital Schools, NYC DOE.
"As a principal supporting hospitalized children, I found The Book of Questions: Living with Chronic Illness Book by Brianna Greenspan and Gregory Stock to be a profoundly insightful and empowering resource. This book offers not only compassionate support but also practical tools that help children reclaim agency, build resilience, and find hope even in their most difficult moments. It’s a gift to both young patients and the families and caregivers who walk alongside them on their wellness journey."
Christine Janae-Leoniak, Human Centered Design expert, former Senior Design Researcher, The Mayo Clinic.
“This book serves as a workbook for exploring and growing that helps me find comfort in my own wisdom as I journey through the pages. It offers an effective way to engage gracefully with ourselves and those close to us living with chronic illness."
About The Book
Through thought-provoking questions and guided reflection, this book serves as a powerful tool for self-discovery, resilience, and connection for those living with chronic illness and their support networks.
Who is this book for?
✔️ People navigating chronic illness seeking deeper understanding and connection
✔️ Caregivers who want to provide better support
✔️ Healthcare professionals looking to enhance empathy and communication
✔️ Anyone interested in meaningful conversations about health, resilience, and human connection
About Brianna
Brianna Greenspan is a resilience mindset strategist, author, and speaker committed to helping individuals and communities thrive through challenge. As CEO of BGI International, she works at the intersection of education, healthcare, and personal development to create sustainable, human-centered strategies that promote well-being, growth, and intentional leadership. Born with complex chronic illnesses, Brianna has turned a lifetime of health challenges into a mission of service—supporting others in building resilience, navigating change, and discovering their own strength. Her work is grounded in collaboration, compassion, and the belief that every challenge holds the potential for transformation.
About Greg
Questions have always been Dr. Gregory Stock’s passion. He started asking them as a child and never stopped. His question books are mini-classics that have sold more than 5 million copies and been translated into 25 languages. He has a PhD from Johns Hopkins and an MBA from Harvard, and has written more than 60 papers and three influential books on technology, ethics, and public policy in the life sciences. Greg has spoken at venues ranging from the Royal Society, TED, The Vatican, Microsoft, and the World Future Society to Harvard, Stanford, UCLA, and Princeton, and he has made more than a thousand media appearances to discuss questions, values, and other topics on shows ranging from Oprah and Larry King Live to Science Friday, Nova, and Talk of the Nation. Greg has often appeared on TV and radio as an authority on the implications of emerging life-science and medical technologies, and he serves on the California Advisory Committee on Stem Cells and Reproductive Cloning. He is presently an adjunct professor at the Icahn School of Medicine in New York, and the Chairman and CEO of Socratic Sciences, where he is working to harness the power of questions to enhance understanding and human connection online at a global scale. He has a daughter, Sadie, who is studying computational neuroscience at the University of Southern California and is a coauthor with him of The Book of Questions: College and Life.