Category: Young Adult/Teen Publisher: Scarecrow Press
ISBN-10: 0810843390
Pages: 102
Copyright: Jan 1 2002
At least 50 million people worldwide have epilepsy, many of them teenagers. Stories from teens who heve epilepsy show readers that they can participate in normal activities. They also offer advice on whether and how to tell friends, dates, teachers, and employers that you have epilepsy.
Professional Reviews
VOYA--It Happened to Me series
EPILEPSY is a strong research source for families and mature teens dealing with the illness. The volume clarly defines the disorder, debunks the historical myths, describes diagnosis and treatments, and discusses epilepsy's implications for personal life and achievement. In addition, it examines how a woman's hormones affects symptoms; includes extensive testimonial material from persons diagnosed with the illness, including co-author Sean McGarrahan
The sequel to Goalden Girl. Gemma's school football team is well-established. Her young step-sister Portia is also becoming a promising player, until an accident changes her life forever
