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Voices from the Heart: Lifting the Veil on Epilepsy

Real stories of epilepsy, showing courage, struggles, and overcoming daily challenges.

Listen to the Music: Learning About Epilepsy

Eric faces pain and mockery at school due to epilepsy. Will his classmates learn, or leave him behind?

Throwing Open the Doors: Considering Meditation’s Soothing Effect on Epilepsy

Ian has a seizure at the beach; a raccoon guides him to meditate. Will it help?

Crashing to the Ground: Relaxing with the Unexpected

Jesse and Jake investigate a mysterious sound; a seizure strikes, and woodland creatures appear. What happens next?

Dancing on the Floor: Awoken from the Rumble

A musician collapses outside; Jake, Eric, and a waiter help her. What surprises await her?

Jumping Up: Unveiling Some Brightness

Jeff and Jesse board a rocket at night; surprises await, testing their support for each other.

Sam and Ellen’s Illuminating Encounters

Sam and Ellen collide at midnight; a raccoon watches as their adventure and choices unfold.

Jenny and Ellen’s Encounters in Outer Space

Ellen reunites with an old friend while navigating surprising new challenges on an interplanetary mission.
Louis Stanislaw is an artist, filmmaker, and author whose work explores life with epilepsy. From his PBS documentary On the Edge: Living with Epilepsy to illustrated collections like Voices from the Heart and Listen to the Music, he uses creativity and advocacy to reduce stigma and share authentic experiences. His later books expand into themes of meditation, resilience, and imagination, continuing his mission to inspire understanding through art.
Works
  • Voices from the Heart: Lifting the Veil on Epilepsy
  • Listen to the Music: Learning About Epilepsy
  • Throwing Open the Doors: Considering Meditation’s Soothing Effect on Epilepsy
  • Crashing to the Ground: Relaxing with the Unexpected
  • Dancing on the Floor: Awoken from the Rumble
  • Jumping Up: Unveiling Some Brightness
  • Sam and Ellen’s Illuminating Encounters
  • Jenny and Ellen’s Encounters in Outer Space
  • Voices from the Heart: Lifting the Veil on Epilepsy
  • Listen to the Music: Learning About Epilepsy
  • Throwing Open the Doors: Considering Meditation’s Soothing Effect on Epilepsy
  • Crashing to the Ground: Relaxing with the Unexpected
  • Dancing on the Floor: Awoken from the Rumble
  • Jumping Up: Unveiling Some Brightness
  • Sam and Ellen’s Illuminating Encounters
  • Jenny and Ellen’s Encounters in Outer Space
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