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Summary: An excellent and accessible account of a mysterious disease
Review: This book is an excellent and accessible account of a mysterious disease. The author compares the basics of the disease to a light bulb that has short-circuited; the nerves that carry electrical impulses in the body are damaged, and therefore the send sporadic messages. Specifically, nerve coverings are damaged because the immune system mistakenly attacks its own cells. By using accounts of famous individuals who have been stricken with the disease, the author presents the disease as one that doesn't discriminate, one that can vary from person to person, and one that can be dealt with when under proper care. The book also discusses the immune system and the various forms of Multiple Sclerosis. The author does a good job of pointing out misconceptions and overstatements about the disease - for example, Multiple Sclerosis is not fatal and 2/3 of sufferers can still walk. A very good book that will answer many questions in addition to fulfilling curriculum requirements.
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Summary: An excellent and accessible account of a mysterious disease
Review: This book is an excellent and accessible account of a mysterious disease. The author compares the basics of the disease to a light bulb that has short-circuited; the nerves that carry electrical impulses in the body are damaged, and therefore the send sporadic messages. Specifically, nerve coverings are damaged because the immune system mistakenly attacks its own cells. By using accounts of famous individuals who have been stricken with the disease, the author presents the disease as one that doesn't discriminate, one that can vary from person to person, and one that can be dealt with when under proper care. The book also discusses the immune system and the various forms of Multiple Sclerosis. The author does a good job of pointing out misconceptions and overstatements about the disease - for example, Multiple Sclerosis is not fatal and 2/3 of sufferers can still walk. A very good book that will answer many questions in addition to fulfilling curriculum requirements.
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