Mom's Story; A Child Learns About MS
It tells the story of a young girl who sees her mother with some frightening health problems and learns she has MS but she will not die from it.
Online, February 25, 2010 (Newswire.com) - Mom's Story; A Child Learns About MS tells the story of a young girl who sees her mother with some frightening health problems and learns she has MS but she will not die from it. Amy fears the worst. This is common for anyone who is confronted with the unknown, especially a child. Information is the key to allaying much of her fear along with understanding from adults, friends and an older sibling.
In the United States today, there are approximately 400,000 people with multiple sclerosis (MS)-with 200 more people diagnosed every week. Worldwide, MS is thought to affect more than 2.5 million people.
Anyone with MS or who knows someone with MS will want this book. Readers of all ages will find a compelling story of a family forced to confront this chronic disease for which there is no cure. They will gain an understanding of MS, who gets it, how the disease is diagnosed, the various forms of MS and listings of material and organizations available to assist families in the fight against MS.
Mary Jo Nickum has had MS for 30 years. Currently a magazine editor and freelance writer, she lives with her husband in Fountain Hills, Arizona, and has two grown sons. This is her first book for children and their families. Reach her at mjnickum@cox.net. Visit her website www.marynickum.com.
Mary Nickum's book is available at bookstores and online. If you would like to schedule an interview with Ms. Nickum, please call 602-309-7670 or email at mjnickum@cox.net.
Ten percent of the net proceeds from the sale of this book will be donated to the National Multiple Sclerosis Society.