{"product_id":"my-thirty-five-years-with-ataxia-9781440108426","title":"My Thirty-Five Years with Ataxia","description":"My name is Patricia Birdsong Hamilton. I was born and grew up in Atlanta, Georgia, graduated from Spelman College in Atlanta in 1974, and received my MBA from Atlanta University (now Clark - Atlanta University) in 1975. I am one of seven children born to Annie and R.C. Birdsong, am married and am the proud mother of one son and one daughter. \u003cp\u003e I was diagnosed with Spinocerebellar Ataxia at the age of thirty-four. Because I was unable to find a book that could provide me with some insight into the way the disease may affect me, I decided to write my own.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e My objective was to learn how to live with my medical condition.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e The books I wrote are about my personal experiences before and after my diagnosis.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e I discovered ways to cope with the disease, the way I came to grips with my situation and how I developed an attitude that enabled me to move on with my life.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \"My Thirty Five Years with Ataxia\" is a book that chronologically describes the challenges I have experienced over the years. I define ataxia and reveal some family history concerning ataxia. Through out the book one has to keep in mind that we are chemically and biologically different and we react differently to medication. With A positive attitude, the support of God's blessings, family and friends. I meet each hardship head on.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e Other books published by the author are: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003ci\u003eA Balancing Act: Living with Spinal Cerebellar Ataxia\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003ci\u003eCoping Skills for the Ataxia Individual\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003ci\u003eBroken Shell Not, a Broken Sprit\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003ci\u003eStretching Toward a Healthier You!\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003ci\u003eA Balancing Act: Walking\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003ci\u003eWhat's UP?\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003ci\u003eWhy do You Walk Funny?\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Patricia Birdsong Hamilton\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e iUniverse\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 03\/05\/2009\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 96\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.33lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.23d\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781440108426\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eThis title is not returnable\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"iUniverse","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":44715312971891,"sku":"9781440108426","price":13.53,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0555\/9255\/0515\/files\/img_17cbcada-d4cd-4fee-ac4d-b853bd7a6f0b.jpg?v=1775841647","url":"https:\/\/bookstorenmore.com\/products\/my-thirty-five-years-with-ataxia-9781440108426","provider":"Bookstore N More","version":"1.0","type":"link"}