amyotrophic lateral sclerosis

"In 2008, Simon Fitzmaurice was diagnosed with ALS, or Lou Gehrig's disease. He was given four years to live. In 2010, in a state of lung-function collapse, Simon knew with crystal clarity that now was not his time to die. Against all prevailing medical opinion, he chose to ventilate in order to stay alive"--Publisher.

"Stephen Hawking studies black holes, gravity, and the universe. He has written books for children and adults. Learn how Hawking's determination and love of math and science have made him a successful and well-known scientist."--.

In Japan, teenaged Abe Sora, who is afflicted with Lou Gehrig's disease, finds friends online and elicits their help to end his suffering.

The author writes about her young husband's descent into dementia, and her and her two boys' struggle to come to terms with his diagnosis and what it means to their family.

Profiles the life and achievements of cosmologist Stephen William Hawking, one of the world's greatest science writers, whose notable accomplishments were achieved in spite of disabilities caused by amyotrophic lateral sclerosis.

The author, whose final years were marked by her struggle with Lou Gehrig's disease, recounts her efforts to document and bring meaning to her life as a way of preparing herself and her family for her death.

Tells the story of Jenifer Estess's battle with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, or ALS, and her creation of Project A.L.S. with her two sisters, which raises money for and has helped changed the approach to medical research on ALS, Alzheimer's disease, and Parkinson's disease.

The author visits with his former college professor, who gave him sound advice and guidance when he was younger. In the last months of his life, Morrie teaches Mitch abouth lessons in how to live once again.