This book is compelling testimony of one man’s courage in dealing with a life that has been comprehensively wrecked by severe M.E. The whimsical format and offbeat humour create a vivid picture of the reality of a raw talent constrained by prolonged illness but never defeated. stranger and stranger is well named. It is by turns funny, intriguing, sad and just strange but it is above all a triumphant demonstration of Robert’s inner strength. Do read it and be educated, entertained and enlightened about this horrible illness.

Sir Peter Spencer
CEO Action for M.E.

Robert McMullen has put his finger on what it's like to be chronically ill and housebound with a misunderstood illness and uncertain diagnosis. The arrival of a mystery email sparks an exchange that illuminates a dark place but takes up his available energies and has an emotional cost. Like the illness ME itself, the story takes unexpected turns – the quizzes, challenges and quotations are delightful, and the outcome is a most surprising one, leaving a questioning reader.

The author's newly added afterword in which he writes about his diagnosis for the first time is very clear and eloquent. It reflects the "on the ground" experience that I hear when people ring the charity.

I thoroughly enjoyed this book and recommend it as a sensitive and absorbing portrayal of a sojourn.

Dr Neil C. Abbot
Operations Director
ME Research UK

The is a great story... I am seriously impressed and don't have one single negative thing to say.

Lisa Jewell
The Sunday Times bestselling author

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