Living Beyond Multiple Sclerosis: A Women's Guide (Paperback)

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Editorial Reviews

From Library Journal

A follow-up to Women Living with Multiple Sclerosis (LJ 4/1/99), this edited collection of e-mail "conversations" provides anecdotal and personal information contributed by women with multiple sclerosis. The "MS Sisters" discuss how they deal with their disability and their reactions to a variety of situations and challenges. One woman writes, "Never give up. Having MS isn't any fun, that's for sure. But it's not terminal and not always horrible. Keep a positive attitude." Another says about her diagnosis: "In many respects it was a relief to know that there was a physical cause and that I wasn't just 'cracking up.' " Although this book is not designed to provide medical information, the insights provided can be a source of affirmation and consolation to other readers with MS. Recommended for all general health collections, caregivers, and physicians of MS patients.DMary J. Nickum, Lakewood, CO
Copyright 2001 Reed Business Information, Inc.

Product Description

This second installment from the online group dedicated to supporting each other in the fight against "the MonSter" includes firsthand insights.

Product Details

• Paperback: 256 pages
• Publisher: Hunter House (October 2000)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0897932935
• ISBN-13: 978-0897932936
• Product Dimensions: 8.3 x 5.5 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 14.4 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (9 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #871,463 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

13 of 15 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Another smashing sucess for the MS community!, November 25, 2000

By	J. E. Drebus "Buying Online" (Homeland of USA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

My expectations for this sequel were high, and I was not disappointed! I do feel it "went beyond" living with multiple sclerosis in making practical suggestions on how others have managed to fight the inner foe and live better, more productive and more enjoyable lives despite this disease. I'm a former member of "the froup," and it was refreshing and fun to reconnect with this bunch of indomitable ladies who have cared enough to share themselves with others in an encouraging and pleasant manner. I highly recommend this book! I've had MS 27 years; there are valuable insights here.

10 of 11 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars The Best Yet, October 27, 2000

By	Kim Donovan (Bellevue, WA USA) - See all my reviews

Living With Multiple Sclerosis was an incredible book. I have been fortunate enough to read the sequal prior to it's release. It is even more supportive than the first. There is something for everyone in this book! It provides comfort and support. It allows us to laugh at a disease that has taken so much away from us. And it gives us an opportunity to cry with others. Living with MS is hard enough, but to do it without the help of this book is even harder. It is a definite must read for anyone that has any contact with a person who has MS....family, friends, doctors, nurses. There is not one person that can read this book that will not come away understanding more. Take some time out and read this book! You will not be sorry that you did!

6 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great stuff! Even better than the last book!, October 24, 2000

By A Customer

Judith Nichols and the Buds are back better than ever! The conversations roll about their experiences in everyday life with the disease they call the MonSter! I am glad to see a sequel to the first book, and have to say that I am happy to see the addition of some new faces! Some of the newer additions to the Buds are newly diagnosed, or undiagnosed and waiting. This adds a whole new scope of experiences to the group.

I love the book's format; having the real conversations of the Buds carry the information to the readers. It is a book that I think all women with MS should read, and one that should be shared with family members and caretakers. There is a wealth of information about what these women deal with everyday, while still maintaning their goals in life. They come across as strong and determined women, and as women that any of us might know as a neighbor or relative. Wonderful!