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Binding: PaperbackDewey Decimal Number: 616.833 EAN: 9780446678902 Edition: 1 ISBN: 0446678902 Label: Grand Central Publishing Manufacturer: Grand Central Publishing Number Of Items: 1 Number Of Pages: 400 Publication Date: 2003-02 Publisher: Grand Central Publishing Studio: Grand Central Publishing Accessories:
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 Rating: - Best book for the average personDespite my stack of books on parkinson's,I find myself almost always refering to this book for most of my questions. And answers are usually there in a nondepressing style. What's more the book goes into alternative methods of treatment as well as the conventional, Many things your doctor won't take the time to tell you. Rating: - an incredibly invaluable resourceI've had Parkinson's for a few years now, and, at age 51, have the ignoble distinction of being among those deemed "early onset." This book was among the first I bought when I was diagnosed, and stayed in the pile of books doctors and medical associations were gracious and generous enough to give me. Once I got to it, however, I quickly realized it is among the best. Descriptions, definitions, explanations... All are presented in clear, straightforward, easy-to-understand language, all are thorough ... Read More 
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