epilepsy

This book discusses epilepsy, a disorder involving recurring seizures, describing the disorder's causes, symptoms, and treatments.

As Belle tries to cope with the ups and downs of her final year of high school, she begins to question what it really means to grow up, why her friends insist on labeling everyone, and how she feels about the label she has been given.

A young girl named Ellie, who has epilepsy, explains the disease from her perspective and introduces the reader to others who have different types of epilepsy to help children understand what it feels like to have epilepsy, the physical and emotional effects it has, how it can be treated, and how the condition is often misunderstood.

When Jake begins having unexplained seizures, he is unable to handle the changes that occur in his personal life.

Explains the nature, causes, symptoms, and treatment of epilepsy, describing how the condition affects four young epileptics and their families.

Sister John, A Carmelite nun, experiences painful headaches that create beautiful visions. When a tumor is discovered, she struggles with whether or not to have it removed and live without her inspiration.

Seventeen-year-old Ken, an epileptic who lives in the shadow of his older half-brother, meets a drifter who settles into a vacant lot in his small town which leads him to discover a world of deception, crime, and revenge.

Describes the nature, symptoms, and possible causes of epilepsy, gives a history of its study, and discusses its treatment.

Discusses the characteristics and impact of epilepsy on individuals and families; offers advice on how to cope with the seizure disorder; and provides information on some of the specific concerns people with epilepsy may have regarding sexual activity, childbearing, personality changes, and other topics.

Discusses the history of epilepsy, its diagnosis, treatment, and special concerns for teenagers who must cope with this condition.