SAGA: One Man's Battle With MS [Spiral-bound]

Ron Snyder (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: December 1, 1995

"Saga: One Man's Battle With MS" was four years of computer writings in a multiple sclerosis forum on the CompuServe Computer Service by Ron Snyder, beginning with his diagnosis of the chronic/progressive illness. Readers are able to travel day by day with the author as he experiences the illness and seeks to accept it on a day-at-a-time basis.

Editorial Reviews

Review

When I first arrived in the MS Section (of CompuServe's Disabilities Forum), Ron was here to warmly greet me. I did not know how to send a message nor did I know what reaction I would receive to my presence, questions or thoughts. Ron's friendly and accepting attitude helped me feel comforable and welcome.

A chronic progressive form of Multiple Sclerosis intruded upon Ron's life and touched all the members of his family. Through his messages, Ron has left a blueprint of how he has managed to cope with his feelings, his family, his finances, his frustrations and his future.

The battle Ron faces has only just begun. I have found inspiration in his continuing determination to make it though each day. Perhaps you will be able to relate to instances in Ron's messages that will allow you to know that you are not alone in your anger, fears, and concerns created by a disease that carries with it NO absolutes.

In the (pages of SAGA) Ron has eloquently shared how he has worked through many crises, events and trials in his adjustment to living with Multiple Sclerosis. -- Merle Spector, Section Leader

About the Author

Ron Snyder was an award-winning newspaper publisher/editor from the early 70s and later created and operated a graphic design/advertising agency from 1982 until he be became disabled by multiple sclerosis in 1991. At that time of his diagnosis with the illness he was a certified district lay preacher, president of a regional advertising club, owner-operator of two businesses, and much more. He has accepted his limitations and continues on a daily basis to help others like himself.

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Product Details

• Spiral-bound: 160 pages
• Publisher: Saga Publishing (December 1, 1995)
• ISBN-10: 1575020300
• ISBN-13: 978-1575020303
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #7,899,728 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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10 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars My dad is a very wonderful, brave, and loving man., September 27, 1999

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This review is from: SAGA: One Man's Battle With MS (Spiral-bound)

My name is Sarah. I am 16 and my dad, RON, has been diagnosed with MS for the past 8 years. This book is a great summary of my dads life since he has had MS. There is so many great things he has done through his life time and continues to do each and every day. This illness of his isn't an easy thing to deal with, being his daughter. Even though there are some bad days, I am so grateful that Ron is my father. Some days I just wish and pray that my dad would have never gotten MS, actually I wish it every day. I understand that no matter what I wish that he will be faced with it every day of his life, until that day when somebody will find a cure and will be able to heal him and others. Ron is such an outstanding person! He seems to look at the positive things alot more than the negatives. I will admit that MS has brought alot of pain to our family, but my dad is still the best father. He is now able to help others like himself. He has alot of limitations on what he can do, but he still always atleast tries to deal with things in a positive way. I will never understand WHY my dad had to get MS, but I will always love him and try to deal with the fact that he does have it. I will ALWAYS love him no matter what. Now, I do understand not to take things for grantide and that family is the most precious gift that God could ever give anyone. I just want my dad to know how proud of him I am. I also want him to know that no matter what happens my mom (Donna), my brother (Joe), and I will always love him.