| A Twisted Fate: My life with Dystonia Contributor(s): Lewis, Brenda Currey (Author) |
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ISBN: 1460220439 ISBN-13: 9781460220436 Publisher: FriesenPress OUR PRICE: $41.79 Product Type: Hardcover - Other Formats Published: November 2013 |
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| BISAC Categories: - Biography & Autobiography | Medical (incl. Patients) - Health & Fitness | Diseases - General - Medical | Diagnosis |
| Physical Information: 0.75" H x 5.5" W x 8.5" (1.02 lbs) 256 pages |
| Themes: - Topical - Health & Fitness |
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| Publisher Description: Brenda Currey Lewis was a typical, active child. But when she was seven years old her life changed dramatically. Generalized dystonia (dystonia musculorum deformans) turned her muscles against her. This rare neurological movement disorder causes muscle groups to tug and twist the body into abnormal postures. Brenda started walking on the outer edge of her right foot, and within a year she was wheelchair bound. The symptoms gradually spread through most of her body. For almost forty years Brenda has experienced uncontrollable muscle movements that have wreaked havoc in her body, but not her spirit. This is a story of resilience in the face of a little-known, confusing, and debilitating condition. The author takes you on a journey from skating rinks to surgical suites, from bicycles to wheelchairs, from doubt to determination. Brenda's quirky sense of humour makes this candid account of life with dystonia a thought-provoking and an entertaining read. ... |
Contributor Bio(s): Lewis, Brenda Currey: - Brenda Currey Lewis has lived with generalized dystonia since 1974, when she was seven years old. With her mom's unwavering advocacy, she has navigated the unchartered waters of this baffling disorder. Brenda was the president of the Edmonton Dystonia Support Group for twelve years and is still involved in raising funds and lending guidance to newly-diagnosed dystonia patients. She wrote A Twisted Fate to raise awareness about dystonia, and she looks forward to the day that medical researchers find a cure for this unwelcome intruder.... |