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Climbing Higher
In this intimate and inspiring memoir--an invaluable blueprint for living with the disease--Montel reveals how his shocking 1999 diagnosis of multiple sclerosis changed his life, how to inform friends and family, understanding and living with MS, physical and mental exercises, and more.
Paperback, 240 pages
Published
January 1st 2005
by New American Library
(first published 2004)
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It was very interesting to read Montel's struggle with his MS diagnosis, his symptoms, and then how he turned around his attitude to one of fighting.
At the end of the book Montel wonders why there are diseases like MS. Whether it is true or not, it is a way to have a positive outlook: He explains that maybe some diseases are adaptations to learn how to boost and treat our immune system so that maybe generations from now we will be smarter, stronger, and healthier.
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At the end of the book Montel wonders why there are diseases like MS. Whether it is true or not, it is a way to have a positive outlook: He explains that maybe some diseases are adaptations to learn how to boost and treat our immune system so that maybe generations from now we will be smarter, stronger, and healthier.
Montel ...more
This book is an amazing uplifting autobiography/inspirational book. Montel has Multiple Sclerosis, like me, however this book is a must read for anyone with a disease/disability or a closeone that is. He is very funny! But very motivational and uplifting. He has been through a lot. I loved his candor, I loved the pace and writing style. I am glad it was recommended to me. I am going to make my husband read it next, and when my children are older...them also. It is hard to understand what ...more
eh. Im a hard one on this subject-Im living with MS for over 20 years and 3 other diseases - I dont respect his paid sponsorship of dangerous MS drugs that are killing people daily. not cool Montel.I have sick friends that got sicker from MS drugs.
Living with Fibromyalgia, it was nice that Montel shared his personal journey and how he is affected with his pain on a daily basis. I had never known that Montel suffered with MS, especially watching him on t.v., so he really inspired me.
Perhaps one of the most motivating books I ever read. This book came to me at one of my lowest points in life. I had been diagnosed with tarlov cyst disease and multiple spinal disorder conditions. I had to go on permanent disability although I loved my career. In ways, this book saved my life.
I finally felt there were others that understood the frustration and depression that I was going through. I have since read and re-read this inspirational book. Bravo, Montel for being so blunt...more
I finally felt there were others that understood the frustration and depression that I was going through. I have since read and re-read this inspirational book. Bravo, Montel for being so blunt...more
The true shame of MS is that the best popular book about it was written by Montel.
I really knew little about Montel Williams, other than his television persona, prior to reading this book. It's a fast-read and a frank memoir which goes pretty deeply into his MS diagnosis and the daily challenges of living with MS and the treatment options currently available. I had no idea that Montel had graduated from the U.S. Naval Academy and was a decorated Marine. Impressive, to say the least. I'm grateful that he continues to use his celebrity to raise money for MS research and find...more
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Appreciated his brutal honesty.
This book was pretty terrible.
learned that everyone, no matter what they have in their life, can have down moments and worry just like the rest of us and that we can all learn from others..I enjoyed it took away an even greater appreciation of Montel than I had before...he always tells it straight.
Since I worked for the man for 3 years, I don't think I'm allowed to review this in any sort of public forum. I own this book and I read it.
Very easy to read and put into words some things I was struggling with. I would recommend it as a way to deal with any obstacles in life.
This was a great book. It makes you appreciate what a great guy Montel seems to be.
I'll write about it after I've finished reading it.
A great book to give insight and inspire.
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Montel Brian Anthony Williams is an American celebrity and former television talk show host.
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