Measured by Soul: The Life of Joseph Carey Merrick (also known as 'The Elephant Man')

Joseph Merrick, the Elephant Man, was a 19th century Englishman who suffered disfigurement from an extremely rare disorder, which is believed to be Proteus Syndrome. Though his physical and mental suffering was great, he remained courageous. 'Measured by the Soul, ' is lavishly illustrated with never-seen-before photographs of Joseph's life and Victorian times. This book also features interviews with modern patients who live with Proteus Syndrome, as well as exciting news from Dr. Leslie Biesecker of the National Institute of Health in Bethesda, Maryland. Thanks to Dr. Biesecker's research, there is hope for new treatment of Proteus Syndrome and its ultimate cure. Proceeds from this book will benefit Proteus Syndrome treatment and research.

Author: Jeanette Sitton & Mae Siu-Wai Stroshane
Publisher: Lulu.com
Published: 11/25/2012
Pages: 230
Binding Type: Paperback
Weight: 0.75lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.52d
ISBN: 9781300457251

About the Author
Mae Siu-Wai Stroshane, Jeanette Sitton &.: - Jeanette Sitton is the founder of the Friends of Joseph Carey Merrick, a society devoted to promote Joseph Merrick's life and legacy of courage. Mae Stroshane is a Boston writer whose works have appeared in numerous anthologies such as "The Forbidden Stitch: An Anthology of Asian American Women, winner of the 1990 National Book Award.

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