Written under the pseudonym of Maggie Strong (see biography), this book operates in alternating chapters: half the chapters tell the personal story of a family dealing with multiple sclerosis, while the other half provide interviews with women and men caring for spouses with different illnesses. Plus: facts, figures, resources, and occasional words from medical professionals.

An inspiring celebration of the stamina of the human spirit and a survival guide for all who face long-lasting problems of any sort...Jane Brody, The New York Times

One of the most eloquent accounts ever published about the stresses, frustrations, and agonies of watching a loved one degenerate over years and years...A searingly honest love story…American Library Association

A groundbreaking book that, incredibly, reads like a bestselling novel...San Francisco Chronicle

A source of potential strength for the unnamed millions who are struggling to care for their chronically ill loved ones...Senator Edward M. Kennedy

The thoroughness and eloquence of this book will surely place Strong in a pioneering role...The Washington Post

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