num_pages: 152
description: Half of this short book consists of Griffin's compelling account of her first year or so with multiple sclerosis. Exercising candid and self-critical hindsight, she describes the physical and emotional trauma she suffered--and the peevishness she inflicted on those around her. The second half of the book recommends strategies for maintaining hope, friendships, a love life and, in general, good spirits, as well as outlining current M.S. research. Griffin's has been no "movie of the week" victory over adversity, but a long battle to come to terms with an untreatable, progressive debility. Though somewhat unpolished and disjointed, her writing is personable and affecting. And the conversational style is Griffin hopes, quite justifiably, that others can relate to and learn from her experience. Eye-opening for any reader, the book will be particularly meaningful to people with M.S. and their friends and relatives.
language: English
title: Going the Distance: 2Finding and Keeping Life-Long Love
titlecomplete: Going the Distance: 2Finding and Keeping Life-Long Love
ratings_count: 1
publisher: Dutton Adult