Epilepsy in Our Words: Personal Accounts of Living with Seizures (The Brainstorms Series) [Paperback]

Steven C. Schachter (Editor)

Book Description

Publication Date: October 9, 2007 | ISBN-10: 0195330889 | ISBN-13: 978-0195330885 | Edition: 1

A collection of 68 personal accounts of seizure activity from people with epilepsy that illustrates the wide range of experiences associated with seizures and living with epilepsy. Many have had epilepsy for years, and their passages are heartfelt and realistic. An introductory section explains epilepsy and different seizure types from a medical perspective. An index helps readers focus on particular symptoms and other specific aspects of seizures, such as seizure warnings and triggers.

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About the Author

Steven Schachter is a Professor of Neurology at Harvard Medical School in Boston.

Product Details

• Paperback: 144 pages
• Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA; 1 edition (October 9, 2007)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0195330889
• ISBN-13: 978-0195330885
• Product Dimensions: 8.9 x 6 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 5.6 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,480,975 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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5.0 out of 5 stars Never have to feel alone, September 4, 2009

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Ken Charbonneau "Ken" (everett, WA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Epilepsy in Our Words: Personal Accounts of Living with Seizures (The Brainstorms Series) (Paperback)

This is a great book that provides first hand insight to the experience of epilepsy. I found this book about 10 years ago when I was first diagnosed. I was scared, confused and was trying to process what was going on. This book helped me to understand that I wasn't alone.

This isn't a technical book or diagnostic tool. It just provides the experiences of people of all ages with a vast variety of seizures. I have been giving away copies of the book for years and I am glad it is back in print.