Download or read book Too Many Reasons to Live written by Rob Burrow and published by Pan Macmillan. This book was released on 2021-08-19 with total page 329 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Winner of the Sports Book Awards 2022 The huge Sunday Times number one bestselling inspirational memoir from rugby league legend Rob Burrow on his extraordinary career, his incredible friendship with fellow Rhino Kevin Sinfield, and his battle with motor neurone disease. ‘A pocket rocket of a player and a giant of a character . . . He [was] one in a million and his story is truly inspirational’ – Clare Balding ‘I’m not giving in until my last breath’ – Rob Burrow Rob Burrow was one of the greatest rugby league players of all time. And the most inspirational. As a boy, Rob was told he was too small to play the sport. Even when he made his debut for Leeds Rhinos, people wrote him off as a novelty. But Rob never stopped proving people wrong. During his time at Leeds, for whom he played almost 500 games, he won eight Super League Grand Finals, two Challenge Cups and three World Club Challenges. He also played for his country in two World Cups. In December 2019, Rob was diagnosed with motor neurone disease, a rare degenerative condition, and given a couple of years to live. He was only thirty-seven, not long retired and had three young children. When he went public with the devastating news, the outpouring of affection and support was extraordinary. When it became clear that Rob was going to fight it all the way, sympathy turned to awe. This is the story of a tiny kid who adored rugby league but never should have made it – and ended up in the Leeds hall of fame. It’s the story of a man who resolved to turn a terrible predicament into something positive – when he could have thrown the towel in. It’s about the power of love, between Rob and his childhood sweetheart Lindsey, and of the life-changing bond of friendship between Rob, Kevin Sinfield, and their Rhino teammates. Far more than a sports memoir, Too Many Reasons to Live is a remarkable, awe-inspiring story of boundless courage and infinite kindness.
Download or read book Living with Motor Neurone Disease written by Marie Murray Marie and published by Atrium. This book was released on 2021-10 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Living with Motor Neurone Disease: A complete guide is designed to guide the reader through this complex progressive neurological condition that attacks the motor neurones, or nerves, in the brain and spinal cord. This means that messages gradually stop reaching the muscles, which leads to weakness and wasting. Motor Neurone Disease can affect the everyday things that we take for granted. A diagnosis of MND can be frightening and overwhelming. Good quality information and support from people who understand MND is vital at this time. Living with Motor Neurone Disease is written by many of the most distinguished Irish experts on MND, bringing safe, reliable, practical information and reassurance to everyone affected by Motor Neurone Disease. Having accurate information and timely access to the best available services including doctors, neurologists, MND outreach nurses and local community healthcare professionals makes all the difference when it comes to a person's journey with MND. This is a step-by-step guide for everyone which explains what MND is; how it is diagnosed; how it affects the individual and the family; the psychological dimensions of the condition; the caregiver experience; living with the condition and facing the future; how to talk to children and adolescents; how to tell family and friends; how to adapt working conditions and home life; and it describes all the supports; medical, psychological technological and practical to cope with the daily impact of living with MND. In summary, it is an invaluable resource to inform, educate prepare and signpost people toward practical everyday supports and clinical expertise. Living with Motor Neurone Disease: A complete guide is a must-read for professionals; for doctors, nurses, educationalists, for psychologists, systemic family therapists and psychotherapists, those working in human resources and everyone who needs to understand the condition when they encounter it.
Download or read book Living with MND written by and published by . This book was released on 2000* with total page 20 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Against the Odds written by Andy McGovern and published by . This book was released on 2013 with total page 224 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book The Management of Motor Neurone Disease written by George M. Cochrane and published by . This book was released on 1987 with total page 124 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Silent Body Vibrant Mind written by Peter Anderson and published by Brolga Publishing. This book was released on 2018-11-01 with total page 183 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In 2001 Peter Anderson was 37 and had the perfect life: very much in love and recently married with an infant daughter he adored; an intelligent and sensitive man working a job he loved as a popular secondary school teacher and a talented sportsman training for a marathon... The bubble was about to burst. Peter was diagnosed with Motor Neurone Disease (MND), a physically crippling disease that destroys nerve cells controlling muscular movement. He was told that over time his body would cease to function - yet his mind, his memory and his feelings would be untouched by the disease. His life expectancy was two years. Incredibly, eleven years on, despite Peter's body wasting away, his mind remains as it has always been: strong and vibrant, intelligent, enquiring, touched with gentle humour. Silent Body - Vibrant Mind has been written with often unimaginable physical difficulty. An unforgettable story about what matters in life.
Download or read book From Living the Dream to Living with MND written by Noel Kavanagh and published by . This book was released on 2021 with total page 235 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Motor Neuron Disease written by and published by . This book was released on 2003 with total page 35 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Motor Neuron Disease written by Kevin Talbot and published by Oxford University Press. This book was released on 2010 with total page 228 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Written and designed to provide comprehensive, easily accessible advice for all healthcare professionals involved in the care of patients with this challenging condition, this book addresses the entire care pathway from presentation to diagnosis to symptom management and end of life issues.
Download or read book Peter 2 0 written by Peter Scott-Morgan and published by Penguin UK. This book was released on 2021-04-01 with total page 320 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The incredible book behind the primetime Channel 4 documentary, Peter: The Human Cyborg 'A remarkable account of what it means to be human and what technology can really achieve' Sunday Telegraph 'Peter's story is one of the most extraordinary you will ever hear. I urge people to read it' Stephen Fry 'A remarkable story . . . you're left desperate to take nothing for granted' Radio Times __________ Peter, a brilliant scientist, is told that he will lose everything he loves. His husband. His family. His friends. His ability to travel the world. All will be gone. But Peter will not give up. He vows that this will not be the end and instead seeks a completely new beginning . . . Peter has Motor Neurone Disease, a condition universally considered by doctors to be terminal. He is told it will destroy his nerve cells and that within about two years, it will take his life too. But, face-to-face with death, he decides there is another way. Using his background in science and technology, he navigates a new path, one that will enable him not just to survive, but to thrive. This is the astonishing true story about Peter Scott-Morgan: the first person to combine his very humanity with artificial intelligence and robotics to become a full Cyborg. His discovery means that his terminal diagnosis is negotiable, something that will rewrite the future. And change the world. By embracing love, life and hope rather than fear, tragedy and despair, he will become Peter 2.0. __________ 'Compelling . . . Scott-Morgan is a true one-off. It is in the telling of the love story, rather than the technical details of becoming a cyborg, that this book succeeds' The Times 'What's striking is Peter's constant optimism, bravery and his ability to find radical answers to problems that have confounded Britain's brightest minds' Daily Telegraph 'A soaring love story' Financial Times 'Fascinating and extremely moving' Sun
Download or read book Dying to Live written by Kevin Jordan and published by Createspace Independent Publishing Platform. This book was released on 2016-05-20 with total page 104 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: How much more time do I have left? I fell for the second time yesterday. Am I deteriorating more quickly than I thought? I will have to be fed. I will have to be helped on the toilet. These thoughts churn in my mind. For the first time I have a genuine fear of what is to come. I've held it together until this point, but processing all the information about the future is too much. I can't stop the tears. How much longer will I still be able to walk? To speak? To act normally? It has been nearly eight years since I was diagnosed with Motor Neurone Disease (MND). When I started writing this book four years ago, I was full of anger, anxiety, fear and frustration. I have changed. It has been a journey of self-discovery, forgiveness of myself, as well as love and acceptance of others. This is my story about living with MND. But more than that, this is a book about hope, love, spiritual fulfilment, and the lessons I've learned on this journey.
Download or read book Motor Neuron Disease written by P.N. Leigh and published by Springer Science & Business Media. This book was released on 2012-12-06 with total page 477 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Here is the first book to provide a comprehensive overview of the clinical, pathological, and research aspects of motor neuron disease (MND). The text contains all essential features of the anatomy, physiology, pharmacology and toxicology of the motor system, a full description of MND and its variants, as well as historical developments and a review of the current concepts and controversies. This book comes at a time of increasing interest in neurodegenerative disorders and MND in particular. It will prove a key reference book with an integrated overview of the field, and will be indispensable to practicing neurologists, researchers, and all those with an interest in MND.
Download or read book Living with Motor Neurone Disease written by Marie Murray and published by . This book was released on 2021 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Living with Motor Neurone Disease: A complete guide is designed to guide the reader through this complex progressive neurological condition that attacks the motor neurones, or nerves, in the brain and spinal cord. This means that messages gradually stop reaching the muscles, which leads to weakness and wasting. Motor Neurone Disease can affect the everyday things that we take for granted. A diagnosis of MND can be frightening and overwhelming. Good quality information and support from people who understand MND is vital at this time. Living with Motor Neurone Disease is written by many of the most distinguished Irish experts on MND, bringing safe, reliable, practical information and reassurance to everyone affected by Motor Neurone Disease. Having accurate information and timely access to the best available services including doctors, neurologists, MND outreach nurses and local community healthcare professionals makes all the difference when it comes to a person's journey with MND. This is a step-by-step guide for everyone which explains explains what MND is; how it is diagnosed; how it affects the individual and the family; the psychological dimensions of the condition; the caregiver experience; living with the condition and facing the future; how to talk to children and adolescents; how to tell family and friends; how to adapt working conditions and home life; and it describes all the supports; medical, psychological technological and practical to cope with the daily impact of living with MND. In summary, it is an invaluable resource to inform, educate prepare and signpost people toward practical everyday supports and clinical expertise. Living with Motor Neurone Disease: A Complete Guide is a must-read for professionals; for doctors, nurses, educationalists, for psychologists, systemic family therapists and psychotherapists, those working in human resources and everyone who needs to understand the condition when they encounter it"--
Download or read book Living with motor neurone disease written by and published by . This book was released on 1995 with total page 20 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Coping with Grief written by Mary Ward and published by . This book was released on 2003 with total page 44 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book I Found My Tribe written by Ruth Fitzmaurice and published by Bloomsbury Publishing USA. This book was released on 2018-03-06 with total page 225 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A transformative, euphoric memoir about finding solace in the unexpected for readers of H is for Hawk, It’s Not Yet Dark, and When Breath Becomes Air. Ruth’s tribe are her lively children and her filmmaker and author husband Simon Fitzmaurice who has ALS and can only communicate with his eyes. Ruth’s other "tribe" are the friends who gather at the cove in Greystones, Co. Wicklow, and regularly throw themselves into the freezing cold water, just for kicks. The Tragic Wives’ Swimming Club, as they jokingly call themselves, meet to cope with the extreme challenges life puts in their way, not to mention the monster waves rolling over the horizon. Swimming is just one of the daily coping strategies as Ruth fights to preserve the strong but now silent connection with her husband. As she tells the story of their marriage, from diagnosis to their long-standing precarious situation, Ruth also charts her passion for swimming in the wild Irish Sea--culminating in a midnight swim under the full moon on her wedding anniversary. An invocation to all of us to love as hard as we can, and live even harder, I Found My Tribe is an urgent and uplifting letter to a husband, family, friends, the natural world, and the brightness of life.
Download or read book MND Scrapbook written by and published by . This book was released on 2001 with total page 240 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
