Overview
This book is the story of my life with multiple sclerosis. It chronicles the ups and downs of having this debilitating disease for which there is no cure. MS an autoimmune disease which affects predominately Caucasian women. Being an African American man, it is something I never thought I would get. But I have it and am forced to deal with it daily. In this book, I will provide you some insight into the world of MS. I talk about the many issue of living with MS professionally and personally. There are no medical experts in this story. However, I will give my expertise as one living with this malady. MS affects people in different ways. Some people don't experience the same symptoms as others with MS.
Full Product Details
Author: Tim Carr
Publisher: Xlibris
Imprint: Xlibris
Dimensions:
Width: 21.60cm
, Height: 0.60cm
, Length: 21.60cm
Weight: 0.240kg
ISBN: 9781514478424
ISBN 10: 1514478420
Pages: 90
Publication Date: 18 May 2016
Audience:
General/trade
,
General
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active
Availability: Available To Order
We have confirmation that this item is in stock with the supplier. It will be ordered in for you and dispatched immediately.
Author Information
Tim Carr is a retired television news journalist. He currently lives in San Diego, California, with his wife Sharon. They have two adult children T.J. and Nicole Carr-Lee, a grandson, Solomon and granddaughter, Ysela. Tim was diagnosed with multiple sclerosis in 1998. He has been very involved in the multiple sclerosis community, helping to raise awareness and funds for research to find a cause and cure for this autoimmune disease. Tim speaks to community and civic groups about MS. He interacts with fellow MS patients offering positive thoughts and encouragement to them. Tim has been very involved with several organizations and participates in the efforts to find a cure for this illness. He is an ambassador for both the Multiple Sclerosis Society and the MS Foundation. Tim was team leader of the MS Walk team at his former employer, then later formed his own team when he left the company. He did many TV news stories about MS, introducing the community to several people involved with the movement and those living with the disease. Tim received special recognition from his employer at the time for his efforts. He has also written articles for an MS focused magazine about his experiences with MS. This book chronicles Tim's experiences with MS and the efforts to find a cure. He talks about the many issues common to people living with MS. He also discusses some of the psychological aspects of people with this illness. Tim has come to know MS well and has a good grasp of its effect on himself and the thousands of others who suffer from it.
