Welcome to Biscuit Land

A Year in the Life of Touretteshero

von Jessica Thom

208 Seiten, Taschenbuch

Kurzbeschreibung des Verlags

Meet Jess, aka Touretteshero. Jess has Tourettes Syndrome.Welcome to Biscuit Land is a witty yet stirring first-hand account of dealing with the daily difficulties of Tourettes - a neurological disorder characterized by physical and verbal tics. Jess Thom shares a year of her life, detailing the entire spectrum of her experiences. From arm and leg tics that can occasionally be life-threatening to uncontrollable verbal outburst - she says the word 'biscuit' an average of 16 times per minute - Jess manages with the support of a close network of friends and family, as well as encountering strangers who can be unpredictably helpful and harmful.At once funny and shocking, tender and moving, this memoir provides a courageous and optimistic voice in the face of the major challenges, leaving readers with an inspiring message of resilience.

• Reihe: Souvenir Press
• ISBN: 9780285641273
• Sprache: Englisch
• Erscheinungsdatum: 01.10.2012
• Größe: 216 x 134 mm
• Verlag: Profile Books