"My Degeneration" a Book by Parkinson's Patient & Professional Cartoonist

I was given a book, My Degeneration: A Journey Through Parkinson's, and I have found it inspiring. The author is Peter Dunlap-Shohl, a Parkinson's patient who was diagnosed in his early 40's while in the midst of a successful career.  Mr. Dunlap-Shohl was an editorial cartoonist for a major newspaper in Anchorage
Alaska. He is a tremendous artist and writer and this book is exceptional.  Allow me to explain.

He uses tongue-in-cheek humor, along with amusing satire to attract the reader.  The cartoon drawings reflect his personality and the angst that comes from loosing so many aspects of health that slowly box in the Parkinson's Patient, reducing their opportunities and the freedom to live as one wishes.

No one has found a better format or taken the time and careful employment of talent that Peter Dunlap-Shohl utilizes to bring these ideas together.  My Degeneration:  A Journey through Parkinson's, is a book that will not only help the patient to clarify the brain changes and resulting physical and mental challenges that will result, but is also very reassuring to the caregiver or family member most intimately involved in their loved one's degenerative process.  It is my intention to share this book with relatives outside of the immediate family and key friends who by their closeness will gain insight and understanding that could be lacking.  Often, it  is this lack of grasp of the breadth of symptoms and loss that brings about frustration and a sense of alienation for the patient.

Peter and I have been fellow bloggers regarding Parkinson's and other Atypical Parkinsonian syndromes for parts of the last decade.  I have appreciated his support, ideas and encouragement.  Today he inspired me to write more and get some skin back in the game of letting the world know what degenerative brain diseases like Parkinson's are all about.  You can read more on Peter Dunlop-Shohl's blog at: http://offandonakpdrag.blogspot.com/

My Degeneration: A Journey Through Parkinson's can be viewed or purchased at:

 https://www.amazon.com/My-Degeneration-Journey-Parkinsons-Medicine/dp/0271071028/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1478279304&sr=1-1&keywords=my+degeneration+a+journey+through+parkinson%27s

Congratulations on this fine publication, Peter, and thank you for inspiring us all! -- Patient-Online