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| View Larger Image | Narcolepsy: A Funny Disorder That's No Laughing Matter | Hardcoverby Marguerite J. Utley (Author)
| List Price: | $18.00 | | | Available: | Usually ships in 24 hours |
| | Binding: | Hardcover | | Publisher: | Marguerite Jones Utley | | Page Count: | 166 Pages | | Publication Date: | June 01, 1995 | | Sales Rank: | 327,010th |
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EDITORIAL REVIEWS |
Product Description
This book provides accurate facts about all aspects of narcolepsy, a little-known neurological sleep disorder. It is estimated that 150,000-250,000 people in the U.S. have narcolepsy, but most of those have not yet been diagnosed. In the past, patients have seen an average of five or more physicians over a decade or longer before receiving a correct diagnosis of narcolepsy. As the public becomes better informed and more doctors are entering the field of sleep medicine, people are being diagnosed quicker and at an easlier age. A wealth of information about narcolepsy is available on the internet, but this 166-page book is the most comprehensive, single source of information to be found. In addition to facts, the author relates her personal experiences with all the symptoms and describes how the disorder has impacted her life. It is an excellent reference source and a self-help book rolled into one. People with narcolepsy usually have great difficulty reading a book without falling asleep. If anything can keep them awake, this book will. It is written in layman's terms, with a positive approach and amusing stories that encourage you to read on. |
CUSTOMER REVIEWS (Average Customer Rating: 4.5 based on 10 reviews)
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One of the most helpful materials I've found by Jessica A. Morin  5 Stars
August 15, 2009
I was diagnosed with Narcolepsy years ago. I have done much research on the disease, but still never knew many of the things I was experiencing were actually related to my narcolepsy until I read this book. Well-written, easy to read, and funny.....as well as informative.
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An interesting read, but a bit unreliable by C. Yockstick (Fort Worth, Texas)  3 Stars
April 28, 2008
I have recently been diagnosed with Narcolepsy. I read this book and enjoyed reading the author's experiences. However, she openly admitts that she has not tried recommended treatements. So, it is difficult to understand the true extent of the disease, when there are so many ways to help control the disease. I would like to read a book written by someone who has tried the available solutions. There may be much more hope than indicated in this book.
On a completely different note, the book cover design is very poor. I'm a graphic artist and can't help remarking on layout of the cover. But, that has nothing to do with what is written on the inside, it's just a personal objection I have. As they say, "Don't Judge a Book by it's Cover!"
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Indispensable! by Ali (Toronto, ON, Canada) 5 Stars
September 29, 2005
I highly recommend this book to anyone who is newly diagnosed, both for their own reading and to educate family members, friends, and employers. This book is a detailed personal account of narcolepsy and cataplexy, explaining in plain English how the disease functions. I have loaned my copy out to many people, and may also purchase a copy for my local library. This is an excellent introduction to narcolepsy, explaining the basics and validating your experience so you know that you're not going crazy. Buy this book!
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Great non-technical primer by John K. Puskar (Pittsburgh, PA United States) 5 Stars
April 28, 2004
Utley's book is a tremendous help to those who need to know more about this disorder.She's great in interjecting humor, while at the same time showing empathy for others.The only drawback is that she doesn't explore treatments for all the symptoms (such as hypnagogic hallucinations). If she didn't personally seek treatment for a symptom, she doesn't really list treatment options.It would be helpful if in a future addition, she would share stories from others as well.If you have the disorder or love someone who does, read this. It does not advocate using narcolepsy as an excuse for not living--it tells you how to live with narcolepsy.
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Narcolepsy and Life by Yvonne Debellotte (Atlanta, GA) 5 Stars
February 15, 2004
After reading this book I was better able to understand why I go through what I do. Being a person with narcolepsy I applaud Ms. Utley for being able to tell her story and tell it with medical facts, truth, humor, grace and style. It is a must read for patients and their families.
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