Challenge of Epilepsy [Paperback]

Sally Fletcher (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: August 1986

The updated and revised third edition of The Challenge of Epilepsy is informative, inspiring and easy to understand.

If you or someone you know has epilepsy, this book offers help through alternative and complementary solutions for controlling seizures. Some of the methods described in The Challenge of Epilepsy are: EEG biofeedback, nutrition, self esteem, sress management, music, and affirmations.

--This text refers to an alternate Paperback edition.

Editorial Reviews

From Library Journal

Written in an informal, easy-to-understand style, this book serves the dual purpose of educating the general public about the nature of epilepsy and of helping the epilepsy sufferer and family members cope with the disorder. After explaining the various types of epilepsy, the author, relying on personal experience, describes those methods that helped her to become seizure-free: positive thinking, self-esteem, biofeedback, yoga, proper nutrition, stress management, exercise, and adequate rest. Her advice, while encouraging, should not raise false hopes that every epileptic can completely overcome seizures. The book contains very useful appendixes: a list of support groups, a glossary, telephone nunbers of national associations. For consumer health collections. Carol R. Glatt, Helene Fuld Medical Ctr. Lib., Trenton, N.J.
Copyright 1986 Reed Business Information, Inc. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

Review

"...serves the dual purpose of educating the general public ... and of helping the epilepsy sufferer and family members cope." -- The Library Journal

"I heartily recommend this important book to my patients and to anyone affected by epilepsy." -- Sydney J. Kurn, MD, Neurologist

"Sally Fletcher demystifies this unique affliction." -- American Library Association Booklist --This text refers to an alternate Paperback edition.

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Product Details

• Paperback: 128 pages
• Publisher: Aura Pub Co (August 1986)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0961551399
• ISBN-13: 978-0961551391
• Product Dimensions: 10.3 x 5.4 x 0.3 inches
• Shipping Weight: 12.8 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (10 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #4,203,681 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 Gripping, informative, practical, September 22, 2004

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Kimberly J. Spencer "sunshine_21" (Greeley, CO United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: The Challenge of Epilepsy (Paperback)

Fletcher's book offers a human glimpse of epilepsy through her personal experiences and her triumph over it.
Whether you're a medical practitioner or an an ordinary citizen, this book offers pertinent, up-to-date information about treatment.
If you, a family member of friend suffers from epilepsy, this is a must read.

6 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars "...serves the dual purpose of educating the general public., April 23, 1999

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This review is from: Challenge of Epilepsy (Paperback)

"...serves the dual purpose of educating the general public..and of helping the epilepsy sufferer and family members cope."

7 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Outstanding Information, September 26, 2004

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Max Beavers "Max" (CO) - See all my reviews

This review is from: The Challenge of Epilepsy (Paperback)

I highly recommend The Challenge of Epilepsy by Sally Fletcher to anyone who is dealing with epilepsy or has a loved one with epilepsy. Lots of very good information! Many varied and outstanding suggestions!!
Max Beavers