Rejoice in the Light is the story of a woman's experience living with epilepsy in her childhood and young adult years and her resulting victory over epilepsy through having brain surgery. Despite the adversity that Amy encountered as a result of having seizures, she held hope in heart to one day overcome that which affected her daily life and routine. Along with including one patient's personal experiences, this book discusses many important aspects of epilepsy. These include medical difficulties and possible solutions, emotional battles, the side effects of various seizure medications, and countless ways in which to help people with epilepsy. Part of the proceeds of this book will go to the Epilepsy Foundation of America.
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This book offers the reader a wealth of "reader friendly" information on important medical, emotional, and social aspect of epilepsy." -- The Bookwatch (September, 2000)
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"Ms. Crane weaves a most intriguing tale. Undergoing radical brain surgery to treat an otherwise incurable seizure disorder, she not only survives this massive assault to her organ of identity and personality but takes the ordeal a step further: she thrives and writes it all down in an inspiring mix of faith, intense drive, and a genius for storytelling that clearly stands unperturbed. She is an example to all of us as living proof of what our own brain, this fantastic organ of cognition, is truly capable of. I salute her in this story, her own, and admire how she utilizes it to teach the rest of us how to confront challenges head on, while educating us about the brain. Fantastic and medically accurate!
Kenneth A. Giuffre, MD
Author of The Care and Feeding of Your Brain
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A wealth of medical, emotional, social aspects of epilepsy.,
By Midwest Book Review (Oregon, WI USA) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Rejoice in the Light : A Woman's Journey Out of the Mystery of Epilepsy (Paperback)
Rejoice In The Light: A Woman's Journey Out Of The Mystery Of Epilepsy is Amy E. Crane's candid and compelling autobiography of her experiences living with a condition of epilepsy from children, through her young adult years, and eventual brain surgery. Highly recommended for personal and community library collections, Rejoice In The Light also offers the reader a wealth of "reader friendly" and detailed information on important medical, emotional, and social aspects of epilepsy, including the side effects of seizure medications, and the numerous ways to help a friend, loved one, colleague with an epileptic condition.
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Alarmingly honest, insightful look into the maze of Epilepsy,
By Marjorie B (Battle Creek, MI USA) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Rejoice in the Light : A Woman's Journey Out of the Mystery of Epilepsy (Paperback)
Ms. Crane shares so vividly all aspects of her journey out of epilepsy; physical, emotional and spiritual. This book delves into the very soul of an epileptic in an effort to help the rest of us understand the disease. It's intimate nature will make you feel the author's fear, pain, and joy. Also, this book could be an invaluable resource for those living with epilepsy with it's extensive list of treatment centers and many significant insights from the author. Truly a story that champions the strength of the human spirit and the grace of God!
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Excellent book!!,
By Jeff Fischer (Linden, NJ, USA) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Rejoice in the Light : A Woman's Journey Out of the Mystery of Epilepsy (Paperback)
I went through the same type of brain surgery as did Amy went though so I was definitely interested in hearing her story about life with epilepsy and the brain surgery.It was an excellent book!!!
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After arriving home from teaching one day, I picked up a piece of notebook paper and a pen and began to write these words: "Darkness can sometimes diminish the light and occupy the human mind, but the light can ultimately shatter the darkness and transform a person's brokenness into zeal for life." Read the first page Key Phrases - Statistically Improbable Phrases (SIPs): (learn more)
epilepsy brain surgery, preoperational testing, candidate for brain surgery, having brain surgery, epilepsy monitoring unit, tornado zone, postoperative depression, more seizures, seizure medication, seizure frequency, grand mal seizure, surgery date, epilepsy research, three medications, medication change Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
Cleveland Clinic, Aunt Gladys, Grand Rapids, Curious George, Mayo Clinic, Christmas Eve, United States, Battle Creek, Pastor Phil, Rocky Mountains, New Year, How's Amy, Twenty-third Psalm New!
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After arriving home from teaching one day, I picked up a piece of notebook paper and a pen and began to write these words: "Darkness can sometimes diminish the light and occupy the human mind, but the light can ultimately shatter the darkness and transform a person's brokenness into zeal for life." Read the first page Key Phrases - Statistically Improbable Phrases (SIPs): (learn more)
epilepsy brain surgery, preoperational testing, candidate for brain surgery, having brain surgery, epilepsy monitoring unit, tornado zone, postoperative depression, more seizures, seizure medication, seizure frequency, grand mal seizure, surgery date, epilepsy research, three medications, medication change Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
Cleveland Clinic, Aunt Gladys, Grand Rapids, Curious George, Mayo Clinic, Christmas Eve, United States, Battle Creek, Pastor Phil, Rocky Mountains, New Year, How's Amy, Twenty-third Psalm New!
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Front Cover | Table of Contents | First Pages | Back Cover | Surprise Me!
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- Epilepsy: A New Approach by Adrienne Richard in Back Matter (1), and Back Matter (2)
- Under the Microscope by Richard Walker in Back Matter
- Edgar Allan Poe (Bloom's Modern Critical Views) by Harold Bloom in Back Matter
- Cry, the Beloved Country (Oprah's Book Club) by Alan Paton on page 64
- Isaac Newton (Groundbreakers) by Tony Allan in Back Matter
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