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2016

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Voices from the Heart
Lifting the Veil on Epilepsy

This collection of deeply moving essays shares experiences to erase the stigma and ignorance that comes along with epilepsy to this day. Voices from the Heart captures voices describing the pain and powerlessness of someone sitting nearby on a plane who suffers from a seizure and is carried away. While another illuminates the courage a young soldier maintains to keep his situation a secret to reach his dreams. A separate essay reveals how his medical team are able to stop his seizures from creating more chaos in his life. And there are plenty more to touch your heart.

So, which stories may truly intrigue and inspire you? And will you want to learn more?

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Real Voices from Readers

"Voices from the Heart is an extraordinary book. These affecting and diverse voices take epilepsy out of the shadows and shine the light of understanding and humanity on it from many different perspectives—both personal and medical. Anyone whose life has been touched—through family, friend, or self—will find in this vital book an immense trove of wisdom, revelation, awareness, acceptance, and compassion."

– Douglas Preston, New York Times

"This riveting set of illustrated vignettes drives deep into the soul of epilepsy. The range of moving stories and unvarnished emotions will inspire awe, appreciation and admiration for all who had the courage to share."

– Howard K. Koh, MD, MPH

"A moving and captivating book that opens eyes (and hearts) to epilepsy. The short stories about encounters with epilepsy and its challenges provide a deeper way of understanding and promoting is awareness. I highly recommend everyone read this book."

– Lindsey Tannenbaum

"An intimate and important look at epilepsy from a variety of different perspectives. I learned so much from this series of essays on how epilepsy affects families and those who live with it. Every should read this."

– Cole