epileptics

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.

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.

Examines the training process that Lady, a seizure-alert dog, goes through to warn Alex when he's going to have a seizure and to comfort him afterwards. Features full-color photographs, easy-to-follow text, fact boxes, a glossary, an index, and Internet links for further study.

A graphic novel, comprised of the first three of a six-volume series released in France, in which the author chronicles his trials and tribulations dealing with his brother's epilepsy while growing up in the 1970s.

Collects all six volumes of a graphic comic series originally released in France in which the author chronicles his trials and tribulations dealing with his brother's epilepsy while growing up in the 1970s.