The Multiple Sclerosis Manifesto: Action to Take, Principles to Live By
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| Rating | : | 4.19 (649 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 1932603441 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 338 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2016-04-30 |
| Language | : | English |
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"Love This Book" according to M. Stibich. First off, I'll admit I'm biased -- Julie Stachowiak (the author) is my wife. But before you ignore my review, hear me out. Not all bias is bad. I know exactly what went into writing this book and how true what she says is. This book is the sum of her Love This Book First off, I'll admit I'm biased -- Julie Stachowiak (the author) is my wife. But before you ignore my review, hear me out. Not all bias is bad. I know exactly what went into writing this book and how true what she says is. This book is the sum of her 3+ years writing about multiple sclerosis on [] and trying to help people suffering from multiple sclerosis find better ways to live with their illness. If you have MS, this book is going to have something for you. It is not your typical "informati. + years writing about multiple sclerosis on [] and trying to help people suffering from multiple sclerosis find better ways to live with their illness. If you have MS, this book is going to have something for you. It is not your typical "informati. Fantastic book---MS or not! I highly recommend for ANYONE! Ms. Stachowiak is so thorough and honest in describing her own daily life with MS. She could easily be the best friend of anyone living with a chronic illness; the book is like having a conversation with a good friend facing similar issues you are. I'm very impressed by the enormous amount of time she obviously spends researching; she's a wonderful inspiration to other patients (at any stage in their diagnosis). She neither sugar-coats nor paints a picture of doom . The most helpful MS book available Beth This is a great book! It's very readable (even if you don't have MS it's interesting to read) and gives practical, down to earth advice on dealing with the disease on a day-to-day basis. If you don't have MS but know someone who does, it gives a realistic description of the symptoms and the daily life of someone with the disease. It also gives practical advice on dealing with doctors, tests, appointments, medications, etc. I highly recommend this book!A review from Mohamed:My sister was diagnose
Patrons could use it as a launching pad to continue research on their own."-Elizabeth J. A must for anyone living with MS."-Amelia Davis, President of MS Friends, and author of My Story: A Photographic Essay on Life with Multiple Sclerosis "The Multiple Sclerosis Manifesto is a significant resource for people living with MS. Stachowiak has drawn on her own experiences with MS in providing a very helpful resource to others who must navigate the real-world to address challenges, barriers, and opportunities. It also demonstrates how people can address these issues individually and collectively to improve the world for themselves and others."-David Chatel, Executive Vice President of Advocacy, National Multiple Sclerosis Society "Delivers a declaration of war on MS
With the Multiple Sclerosis Manifesto, youÌll know how to: Create your personal mission statement Protect yourself by learning more about medications you are currently taking or considering to take Determine what you want in a doctor and how to evaluate the doctor you have Celebrate your successesÛand why itÌs essential that you do Make disclosing your MS status to friends, family and others easier Find a support group ". As an epidemiologist who is also a person living with MS, Julie has an in-depth understanding about the scientific developments around MS and the personal side of living with a chronic illness. In the Multiple Sclerosis Manifesto, Julie shows you how to create your own personal MS manifesto and provides practical tools and reassurance to help you Ïget betterÓ in your life, from optimizing medical care and managing symptoms, to strengthening relationships, dealing with emotions, and embracing activism. An empowering guide for increasing your quality of life, navigating challenges, and embracing opportunities Julie Stachowiak, PhD is the About Guide to Multiple Sclerosis. Committed to making the hard parts easier and the good parts l
In 1993 she co-founded one of the first non-governmental AIDS/HIV organizations in Russia. "Julie Stachowiak is the Guide to multiple sclerosis for About (the Internet property owned by the New York Times). " . She writes articles for the website (ms.about) the goal of which is to build a comprehensive Internet source of MS information. She is the author of Demos Health's The Multiple Sclerosis Manifesto: Action to Take, Principles to Live By. AID