EPILEPSY EXPLAINED: A Book for People Who Want to Know More

by Markus Reuber, Christian E. Elger, Steven C. Schachter

In the last five years, approximately 2.7 million people have been treated for epilepsy and it is estimated that as much as one in one-hundred of the world's population will develop epilepsy during their lifetime. It is further estimated that 60 million people worldwide have epilepsy and in the United States alone, between seventy to eighty thousand people are newly diagnosed each year. Despite being such a common problem, most people know little about the disorder and people with epilepsy feel stigmatized.
Filled with illustrations on almost every page and boasting an attractive and stimulating layout, Epilepsy Explained offers a wealth of crystal clear information on epilepsy, intended for patients, family members, friends, and caregivers. This down-to-earth book is divided into easy-to-digest sections that address such fundamental questions as what epilepsy is, what happens in different types of epileptic seizures, how epilepsy is diagnosed, and how seizures are treated. The authors include much-needed information on numerous topics, including living successfully with seizures, patients rights, and current drugs used to treat epilepsy--all described with directness and clarity, with many real-life examples that shed light on how the topic under discussion affects people with epilepsy. The book includes information for particular groups of readers such as women, children, and teens. It has an easy-to-follow organization, is clearly structured and has a detailed index and
glossary, allowing readers to easily find specific information pertaining to their condition. Written by physicians who work daily with epilepsy, this clear and engaging book provides people with the knowledge they need to make informed choices about their illness.

Genres: Medical

344 pages, Paperback

First published March 17, 2009

Reviews

[Leeann Sheriff]

I really liked this book. It broke down all the information that was needed so that anyone could understand more about Epilepsy. I find it weird that I got more information from reading this book then I ever got from my Neurologist. Wish to find another book that Reuber wrote.

[Bridgett]

Some new information for me, and I enjoyed the illustrations, but not really what I was looking for.

[Rozanne Alexia Baptiste]

I love this book. I'm so inspired by the man who wrote it. He's one of my heros. Each section is so well explained.

[Nora Tate]

This book does a wonderful job of explaining epilepsy to the lay person so they can know how to help their friends and family who suffer.