Shaking Up Parkinson Disease: Fighting Like a Tiger, Thinking Like a Fox [Paperback]

Abraham Lieberman (Author)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 0763718661 | ISBN-13: 978-0763718664 | Publication Date: November 2001 | Edition: 1

This book explains Parkinson's disease--how it's recognized, what causes it, who gets it, when and how to get help, and much more.

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It is estimated that 1.2 million people in North American have Parkinson's disease (PD), including actor Michael J. Fox. Lieberman, the national medical director of the National Parkinson Foundation, has written a sympathetic book aimed at answering the questions posed by patients and families dealing with this dreadful disease. He covers anatomy and chemistry changes, diagnostic tests, the autonomic nervous system, and how PD affects the body and the mind. Especially good is the section on anxiety and depression as a biological rather than a psychological symptom of the disease. Lieberman explains PD symptoms, considering why they occur, what can be done medically to treat them, and steps the patient can take to alleviate them. He also details the drugs and surgery used to treat the disease and lists disorders that can mimic PD. Finally, Lieberman offers questionnaires that will help patients measure personal mobility, emotion, quality of life, and more. Though some readers may find the religious quotes off-putting, this book's readability and concrete tips make it better than William Weiner's Parkinson's Disease (LJ 5/15/01). An excellent addition to consumer health collections. Janet M. Schneider, James A. Haley Veterans' Hosp., Tampa, FL

Copyright 2002 Cahners Business Information, Inc.

Product Details

• Paperback: 200 pages
• Publisher: Jones and Bartlett Publishers, Inc.; 1 edition (November 2001)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0763718661
• ISBN-13: 978-0763718664
• Product Dimensions: 9 x 6 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 12.8 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #222,053 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
  • #27 in Books > Health, Fitness & Dieting > Aging > Parkinson's Disease

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20 of 24 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars don't waste your $ if you expect title to be true!, May 18, 2005

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S. J. Johnson "wildgypsy" (volcano ~ sierras) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Shaking Up Parkinson Disease: Fighting Like a Tiger, Thinking Like a Fox (Paperback)

as a recently diagnosed parkinson disease person, i have read and re-read everything i could get from pd foundations on symptons, treatments and what to expect with pd. the title of this book, "shaking up parkinson disease - fighting like a tiger, thinking like a fox" led me to believe that the famous dr.lieberman would be revealing actions and stragegies not previously printed on dealing with and CURING pd. the title is misleading...contents are almost word for word from his "100 questions & answers about parkinson disease," which i found well organized and quite useful. why were relatives of pd patients interviewed when there are approximately 1 1/2 million
people WITH pd? [whose views are highly valued by me]. i was offened as the good doctor and a-l-l of his famous family interviewes promoted the bible as part of the cure and spouted
endless quotes from it. while spiritual growth may play a part in dealing with this disease, it is incorrect to promote one faith's book of books as part of the actual cure! purchasers would be better served had the dr. shared proactive ways to participate in finding the cure and left his religous beliefs for a book on faith!

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A Very Heloful, Informative Book, September 1, 2006

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Alice Crooker "Alice M Crooker" (Kirkland, WA, USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Shaking Up Parkinson Disease: Fighting Like a Tiger, Thinking Like a Fox (Paperback)

Anyone with Parkinslon's disease as well as their caretaker should appreciate this book. It is well-written and empathethic. Dr. Abe Liebberman has answered questions I have had about the baffling condition and it is unfortunate that we do not have more doctors with his knowledge and expertise in America today.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Shaking up parkinson disease, August 29, 2009

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S. Hill - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Shaking Up Parkinson Disease: Fighting Like a Tiger, Thinking Like a Fox (Paperback)

I purchased this book for my mother who is suffering from parkinson disease. She can easily read this book and understand the terminology...not over her head. She is much more content in understanding what is happening to her body and what she can do to help herself now.