BOOX Story: How Alexandra Fuller Reclaimed Her Love for Reading with BOOX
BOOX continues to redefine how we work, study, and live with devices that prioritize flexibility, eye comfort, and accessibility. For Alexandra Fuller, her BOOX device is more than a tool for digital mindfulness; it’s a lifeline that has transformed her reading experience and helped her navigate life’s toughest moments.
Comfort and Escape Through Reading
Reading has always been Alexandra’s sanctuary, shaped by a childhood where stories were woven into everyday life. “Books are an escape—a chance to dream, imagine, and see the world through another’s eyes,” she says. They brought comfort during her husband’s military deployments and created a cherished bond with her two children. Yet, it was during her battle with lupus, amidst chemotherapy and chronic migraines, that reading became her lifeline. “In moments of unbearable pain, reading offers more than a distraction; it brings relief, perspective, and hope. It transports me to worlds where pain and illness don’t define me, and for a little while, I can live in any world,” she shares.
Credit: Alexandra Fuller
Chemotherapy brought debilitating side effects; chronic migraines, neuropathic pain, and weakness that made holding a physical book nearly impossible. “My body grew fragile, and even the simple act of reading became a struggle,” Alexandra explains. She tried digital alternatives but the traditional backlit screen triggered worsening migraines, leaving her without a viable solution.
Her challenges deepened when her Amazon account, home to over 3,000 ebooks accumulated over the years, was unexpectedly locked. “I was devastated,” she recalls. “Customer support offered no explanation, just a suggestion to repurchase my books, which wasn’t an option with medical expenses piling up.” Losing her carefully curated library felt like losing a piece of herself. “It was like my world had been taken away,” she writes.
Discovering BOOX Palma
Determined to reclaim her love of reading, Alexandra explored other eReaders at her husband’s encouragement. However, most were tied to restrictive ecosystems. Then she discovered BOOX, with its open Android system, “BOOX empowers readers to shape their own experience,” she explains. “From customizable screen settings and personalized wallpapers to built-in speakers for audiobooks, which enhance accessibility for those with visual challenges, BOOX devices are designed with the user in mind." Intrigued by the possibilities, "I chose the first-generation BOOX Palma for its compact size and impressive capabilities. It has far exceeded my expectations."
Beyond an eReader, Palma is a gateway that has reignited Alexandra’s love for reading, turning a painful ordeal into a joyful escape. She can use her preferred reading apps accessible via Google Play Store, while the 300 PPI Carta 1200 E Ink display delivers crisp, eye-friendly clarity that eases her migraines.
Rediscovering Reading’s Joy
She has accessorized her Palma with a Bluetooth remote page-turner and particularly loves; the refresh options that eliminate ghosting and the dark and light enhancers that have enabled her to read comfortably. “These are my favorite features."
"BOOX truly opened the door to a more accessible and enjoyable reading experience.” she explains, "I truly love the versatility and durability of the Palma and started saving for Note Air4 C or the new Go Color 7 (Gen II) as I have always loved annotating books."
Credit: Alexandra Fuller
With Palma, Alexandra can immerse herself in stories. “It’s allowed to my hobby not to cause pain,” she shares. "The customizable screen and text settings have even increased my reading speed and I carry it everywhere. My family likes to say it’s my emotional support Palma.”
Credit: Alexandra Fuller
Alexandra’s journey shows how user-driven innovation truly makes a difference. The BOOX Palma, with its open Android system, customizable features, and eye-friendly display, has restored access and comfort, ensuring the joy of reading remains within reach.
