Processing Parkinson's, Parenting and the Past

About the Book

What do you do when you're flabbergasted and don't know what to do? Well, I eat and write. Although I'm better at eating than writing, both help me understand and accept the experiences in my life. This book, in three parts, has served as a processing exercise for me. The first part is a short story that springs from a real moment years ago and turns into a bit of fantasy, helping me get through some of the challenges of having Parkinson's Disease. The second part is another short story that is autobiographical, excising a year in the life, helping me understand my relationship with a parent. The third part contains five poems that helped me deal with loss and stress. The author will donate half of every sale to The Parkinson Council, located in Philadelphia.

About the Author

LLJB is quickly approaching the demarcation line of her sixth decade of life. She tries to employ humor and denial to pull through the ages, but it's really her family and her little service dog (Maya) that keep the positive momentum flowing. Diagnosed with Parkinson's Disease in 2004, she has tried to find outlets to usurp the challenges PD so generously offers. Her outlets include writing and "fARTwork" (art work that stinks), and sharing time and laughter with her family and friends. She hasn't any real talent, but is loaded with real blessings.