Norman Latov

I requested this book through the Early Reviewers Group because I am a caregiver and my sister has peripheral neuropathy. This is an excellent book for the newly diagnosed person of peripheral neuropathy. How to cope with it; what are the symptoms; stories from real people and etc. It’s very interesting and easy to read. I was surprised and pleased to see an entire chapter for caregivers.

Chapter topics include:
* Peripheral Neuropathy: Getting the Scoop
* Caring of Your Hands and Feet
* Exercise: Working It Out
* Home and Hearth: Living More Easily and Enjoyably
* Wellness: Spotlighting the Positive
* Hobbies: Escaping Symptoms through Distraction
*Travel: Pack and Go Forth!
* Caretakers: Helping You to Help Others
* The Neuropathy Association’s Self-help Groups
* Managing Your Physician
* Frequently Asked Questions
* The Hope of Research
* Peripheral Neuropathy Stories by Those Who Know It Best

From a side point, the chapters seem to be disjointed and somewhat overlapping. It felt like they had a certain number of word requirement and it had to be filled. A better editor and design editor could make it more concise; eye grabbing and organized.

All in all, an excellent book for someone just diagnosed and needing basic information.… (más)

My husband suffers from neuropathy so I requested this book as an aid for him. He quickly took the book looking for helpful hints to make his life easier. He was not really impressed by the book. The advice seemed very elementary. It did not provide much technical information and, as others have mentioned, there is really no cure for this so you have to learn to live with the symptoms. After having the book for a month or so he still does not recommend it. It might be good for someone who has no information about the condition and has just been diagnosed but has limited technical knowledge.… (más)