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As For Tomorrow, I Cannot Say: 33 Years with Multiple Sclerosis

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As a person with a physical disability that pales in comparison to MS, I can say that taking things for granted seems to be universal until an equalizer of this magnitude appears. Theres a certain point you reach in this story that bears testament to the fact she doesnt pull any punches in deaths shadow... bottom line: support the author, buy the book, pay extra for faster shipping, read it in an evening, and encourage everyone you care about to do the same. Its worth the investment.

This book inspired me to the core, truly encapsulating the power of the the human spirit and the choice of survival. It is beautifully and lucidly written, with huge amounts of humor and wit and courage. I would recommend this book to anyone, especially those that have had life changing obstacles to grasp and the choice to move graciously forward. I am truly grateful to her insights into a life of severe disability. It help me understand my own mothers' disability just a little better. Thank You, Diana!

What a wonderful spirt Diana Neutze has. Everytime I feel down about my own struggles with MS I re-read her positive, uplifting little book. She's got a fighting spirit and is full of life; she just rubs off on you.

Diana Neutze has written what almost seems like several pages from her journal. Her writing is very personal and also very literary, which is natural considering her background as a college tutor and teacher. The inclusion of her poetry and quotes from other writers I found a little over my head--and I am an occasional reader of classics, although not poetry--but maybe that is due to my own version of the MonSter?

I enjoyed reading about life in New Zealand, and also about the treatment and attitudes about MS in the "early days" of the 1960's and 70's before the advances we ms-ers are "enjoying" now.

Diana's ideas about her own treatment I found thought-provoking, i.e. am I on too much medication or the wrong ones? Her dedication to exercise and yoga is yet another reminder to get out of my comfortable recliner and move!

I am glad I added this to my library and intend to recommend it to other ms-ers.

This was a straightforward accounting of an amazingly difficult journey undertaken with amazing grace. It underscores how much being "happy" is a choice and not relevant to our external circumstances at all.