American author, musician, and mother of two; Marlo Donato Parmelee was born 29 May, 1972, and is the youngest daughter of an Irish mother and Sicilian- American father. Marlo grew up on Long Island, NY and received a BA in classical Music from the Aaron Copland School of Music at Queens College, NYC. She moved to London in 2004. By day, Marlo is the UK support manager for luxury fashion brand, Donna Karan International. Her EP, Marlo can be purchased at amazon.com.
In 2004, at the age of 32, Marlo was diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis, the most common neurological disease amongst young adults today. From diagnosis her attitude has been 'forget MS, I still look hot!'She has worked with the MS Society and charities such as Attitude is Everything to raise awareness for MS and other disabling conditions. Marlo has a popular Youtube channel www.youtube.com/teslagirlm where she vlogs candidly and amusingly about her battle with MS. Marlo regularly gives talks about her Multiple Sclerosis and has lectured in Switzerland and Denmark. She has been honoured by Donna Karan as a 'Woman who inspires,' for her work at raising awareness for MS.
Marlo has two daughters with her husband, English musician, Tim Love. They live happily in London. Her second book is due out in 2013.
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"If you are short on time today I will make this easy for you; there is no need to read past the next four words:
This book is great.
It is an easy read. It is full of humour, but this is a serious subject and the book tells of Marlo's journey towards that recognition. Congratulations are owed to Marlo for making it so easily readable. If she ever gives up the worlds of fashion and music she could easily make a career as a writer."
-Liz Burns, MS Society UK
This book is great.
It is an easy read. It is full of humour, but this is a serious subject and the book tells of Marlo's journey towards that recognition. Congratulations are owed to Marlo for making it so easily readable. If she ever gives up the worlds of fashion and music she could easily make a career as a writer."
-Liz Burns, MS Society UK
From the Author
Thank you for your interest and/or purchase of my book.
I started writing this to explain to people who didn't have multiple sclerosis how I was feeling. But as I met more and more people with MS, I realized that there were many similarities to their story! That was when I saw that the book was also useful for some people who actually have MS.
This book chronicles my diagnosis; the time in an MS'ers life when we are saying, 'what the heck is going on?' 'Am I crazy?' Well, we are not crazy. Okay, maybe I am a little. How else could I tell strangers about my toilet troubles in the same book that I talk about my fabulous heels?
I do hope you enjoy it. Read it with a cup of tea and pretend I am sitting with you, telling what happened! Thanks again!
Marlo
ps- Some readers have asked if there will be a book 2, and the answer is yes! I am writing it now.
I started writing this to explain to people who didn't have multiple sclerosis how I was feeling. But as I met more and more people with MS, I realized that there were many similarities to their story! That was when I saw that the book was also useful for some people who actually have MS.
This book chronicles my diagnosis; the time in an MS'ers life when we are saying, 'what the heck is going on?' 'Am I crazy?' Well, we are not crazy. Okay, maybe I am a little. How else could I tell strangers about my toilet troubles in the same book that I talk about my fabulous heels?
I do hope you enjoy it. Read it with a cup of tea and pretend I am sitting with you, telling what happened! Thanks again!
Marlo
ps- Some readers have asked if there will be a book 2, and the answer is yes! I am writing it now.
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24 of 24 people found the following review helpful
By V. Sensing
Format:Paperback
This book is incredible! I felt like I was reading a story about my own life and struggles with MS. This book is funny, serious and sad. Marlo has a great sense of humor and will have you laughing and crying with her. This book has large print for an easy read. You will not regret buying this book!!!
19 of 19 people found the following review helpful
By kim
Format:Paperback|Amazon Verified Purchase
This is one of the best books I have ever read!! I passed it on to my Mom and she thought so too. She thinks that everyone that knows me should read it and will know how I feel from day to day with my MS. The author really put into words what I couldn't explain...Love this book....
16 of 16 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback|Amazon Verified Purchase
Amazing, educational, honest, and funny book about living with a chronic illness and still being absolutely fabulous. Loved this read and have recommended it to many. Hope she writes a continuation about these next eventful years of her life with MS. What an amazing woman to share her life and very personal experiences in order to encourage and help others.
Most Recent Customer Reviews
4.0 out of 5 stars
Comforting
If you have MS you can relate and know you are not alone. I feel like I went through some of the same things. I felt like she was telling my story.
Published 3 days ago by danniyell
5.0 out of 5 stars
Awkward bitch
Loved it! Having being diagnosed in nov. the book was able to make me realize I'm an award bitch too!!
Published 15 days ago by Bp12
4.0 out of 5 stars
Down to earth accounting of start of MS and reactions.
Funny. Wish it had gone further in her journey with MS. Thought her reactions to changes were real and her reactions from others comforting.
Published 18 days ago by Vicky St. John
5.0 out of 5 stars
Tears of comfort
I recommend this book to anyone with MS and anyone that has a loved one with MS. I was diagnosed in 2005 and I have yet to meet anyone that understands what it's like. Read more
Published 1 month ago by Jennifer
5.0 out of 5 stars
My life put into words
I cried, laughed out loud, and sympathize with Marlo. So many of her symptoms were the same as mine. I'll n reading this again
Published 1 month ago by Holly
5.0 out of 5 stars
Very relatable.
As a person that suffers from ms, it's always interesting to read someone else's struggle and journey through this disease. Read more
Published 1 month ago by Andrew P Taylor
5.0 out of 5 stars
Wonderful!
Made me laugh. Made me cry. Great book for anyone with MS, Lyme or autoimmune diseases. Great book for anyone who just wants to read a great book. Read more
Published 1 month ago by Susan Hitchcock
4.0 out of 5 stars
Funny and helpful
I was diagnosed with MS in September 2011 and just read this - I have experienced so many of the same symptoms and couldn't have described them any better. Read more
Published 2 months ago by Lauren Godfrey
5.0 out of 5 stars
Awesome!!!!
This was an amazing book. For anyone who doesn't understand what we go through. Today we may look and feel fine but tomorrow may be differen.
Published 2 months ago by Johanna Zupo
4.0 out of 5 stars
humorous
This is not one of those healing books however If you have MS ...this is a good way to add a little humor to your life and adding humor is healing.
Published 2 months ago by MVOB
