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Publications & ResourcesText size: A A A July 6, 2008
Women Living With Multiple Sclerosis Women Living With Multiple Sclerosis
Author: Judith Lynn Nichols
ISBN: 0897932188
Published by: Hunter House, February 1999

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The author, herself a victim of multiple sclerosis (MS) for over 30 years, uses a compilation of E-mail chats to relate 23 women's experiences with MS. The use of various electronic media has provided these women, who sometimes suffer isolation as a result of their disability, "a way to `leave' [their] everyday surroundings and seek out a safe place where [they] can talk about [their] ups and downs with others who are going through the same experiences." The author states that very little medical information is given and that "all the experiences are shared in a conversational context, and are not intended to be medical advice." Although trite at times, this approach to a discussion of life with MS is more open and appealing and less frightening than Ellen MacFarlane's Legwork: An Inspiring Journey Through Chronic Illness (LJ 9/15/94). Recommended for all general collections and caregivers and physicians involved with MS patients.AMary J. Nickum, Bozeman, MT Copyright 1999 Reed Business Information, Inc.


 
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