| Description |
viii, 198 pages ; 22 cm |
| Contents |
Machine generated contents note: January -- February -- March -- April -- May -- June -- July -- August -- September -- October -- November -- December -- Touretteshero |
| Summary |
A witty, yet stirring firsthand account of dealing with the daily difficulties of Tourettes Syndrome--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 outbursts--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 |
| Notes |
Formerly CIP. Uk |
| Subject |
Thom, Jessica -- Blogs.
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Thom, Jessica.
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Thorn, Jessica -- Blogs
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Thorn, Jessica
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Tourette syndrome -- Patients -- Biography.
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Tourette syndrome.
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| Genre/Form |
Autobiographies.
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| ISBN |
0285641271 (paperback) |
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9780285641273 (paperback) |
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