Book Cover Design FURTHER ALONG

Just to give you a taste of my book, this cover gives you a feel. The professional artwork was done by our son, Stephen, who is a full time Visual Designer. Content wise, you will have the chance to read about my near death experience with a breathing emergency that resulted in my trach and feeding tubes, permanently implanted. Also, I describe my time as a patient in a nursing home and what that was like. I talk about overcoming difficulties and how to face trials with determination, love of family and friends and the hope that comes from faith. It should be available in softback, hardback and e-reader form in the next several weeks.

Book to be Completed in August - FARTHER ALONG

 I have a publisher in place for our new book: Palmetto Publishing.  I have submitted the complete draft of the book.  We are working on the details and it is exciting to see it come together.  Karrie has done some extensive editing and advisement on the details of the accounts I have written in the book. Our sons, Mark, Stephen and Daniel are involved.  Daniel is writing the preface for me.  Stephen is designing the cover, while Mark is drawing two illustrations for the interior.  It is looking really good!  

The name has changed, Farther Along With Atypical Parkinsonism is likely the final title.  

Included will be all new writing not in my first book, I Will Go On.  I will discuss the emergency in January 2020 and the lifesaving measures taken to bring me back from near death.  I describe what it was like to be under heavy sedation nearly a week and my family wondering if I would be back with my ability to move and communicate.  Also, the process of transitioning to a tracheostomy and feeding tube are thoroughly covered and there are details few of you would know that I share.

Problems with the diagnostic process of a rare neurodegenerative disease are also a topic I cover.  The decision to have brain surgery and the resulting success are explained.

I think this book has the potential to be a benefit to patients, caregivers and all people contending with challenges that seem too big for one human being.  Faith and hope are the keys to finding your way through such trials.

I hope you are as excited as I am to see this in print in the coming months.  I expect a completion date to be announced for some time in August.  There will be paperback, hardback and e-book versions available on many book outlets including Amazon books. Thank you, again, for keep up with our blog.  -- Dan