A Balancing Act--Living With Spinal Cerebellar Ataxia [Plastic Comb]

Patricia Birdsong Hamilton (Author)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 1889826006 | ISBN-13: 978-1889826004 | Publication Date: September 18, 1996 | Edition: 1

A Self Help (non-fiction) Book, that chrnologically outlines the process of her diagnoises, symptomatic progression of the disease through young adulthood.

The author also recommend several exercises to strengthen one's muscles, flexibility and to enhance an over all healthy well being.

Editorial Reviews

Review

"I enjoyed the entire book. This book is for everyone because it speaks to the human spirit, from not knowing what was causing her problems to her discovery of spinocerebellar ataxia. The book is an excellent guide to managing all types of life difficulties--no matter whether spiritual, physical or emotional." -- Ruth Church, Gahanna, OH

"I was impressed with the openness and resolve which characterize the author's writing. Pat tells the story of dealing with ataxia on a daily basis. She also provides the reader with exercises and very useful hints for dealing with the practicalities of an ataxan's life." -- Michelle Willems, Sidney, Australia

"Your book is an inspiration to everybody who reads it. God bless you." -- Edna Wesley, Chesapeake, VA

About the Author

Pat is one of seven children born, raised and educated in Atlanta, Georgia. She attended Archer High School, Spelman College and Atlanta University (AU). She graduated from AU with a MBA in finance.

Pat was the only child of seven children that inherited ataxia from her father. Through self discovery of their past, her father has become an imspiration to her.

Patricia's attitude of courage and persistence are an out growth of two beliefs shared by her mother "Things could be worst" and a Bible verse, "I can do all things through Christ which strengthens me." -Philippians 4:3

Through Broward County Florida Ataxia support group that she started and is currently the President, she is able to help other ataxians, their family and friends cope with the disease. She publishes Speak Out, (a newsletter) designed to be a forum to ataxian to share their experiences with others. As an AOL member, she host an ataxia chat session in the "LIFE" category every Tuesday and Thursday from 6:00 PM to 7:00 PM EST.

Pat strongly belives that we have to educate the general public about ataxia one person at a time.

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Product Details

• Plastic Comb: 110 pages
• Publisher: Scripts Publishing; 1 edition (September 18, 1996)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1889826006
• ISBN-13: 978-1889826004
• Product Dimensions: 10.8 x 8.5 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 11.2 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #5,069,331 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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6 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Very good inspirational book, September 17, 1999

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Mark Dias "Mark Dias" (Newark, CA USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: A Balancing Act--Living With Spinal Cerebellar Ataxia (Plastic Comb)

Pat does a very good job in describing her life and how it was to live with a debilitating disease such as Ataxia. In it, she also describes how she went about applying for social security and the barriers she had to overcome--a very good book for those facing challenges or diseases (not just Ataxia) and how to overcome them. It is also a good book for anyone wishing to understand what a person with a disability has to go through to succeed in life--a very good book

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A Balancing Act-Living with Spinal Cerebellar Ataxia, July 9, 2002

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This review is from: A Balancing Act--Living With Spinal Cerebellar Ataxia (Plastic Comb)

It was comforting to read about the trials that another individual has had to deal with over the course of the years since being diagnosed. I too am affilicted with this dis-ease, several other neuro-diseases as well as being a disabled Veteran. I have kept journals but have not shared them with anyone other than close family members. Ms. Hamilton has helped me to take a step, so to speak, toward getting my experiences out in the open. Thank you Ms Hamilton for your courage and determination. I empathize with you on so many levels.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Very Help and easy to read, February 11, 2003

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Vincent Lau "vlau2" (CA, USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: A Balancing Act--Living With Spinal Cerebellar Ataxia (Plastic Comb)

This book is about the author's story regarding her Ataxia disease. I become very knowledgable about this disease when my doctor tells me I have it. I find a lot of similiar things happened to me the author described in this book. Also, there are a lot of helpful tips and suggestion near the end of this book to help me cope with this disease. And it is quite comforting to know how other people deals with it.