The Sacred Disease: My Life with Epilepsy
$15.95
Young Kristin Seaborg had the world at her fingertips: a loving family, happiness and security, early admission to medical school–until the frightening diagnosis of epilepsy threatened to destroy both her career path and her health. Living in constant fear that her seizures would intensify and prevent her from practicing medicine, Kristin kept her condition a closely guarded secret, leading a tenuous double life as patient and practitioner. A memoir of discovery, acceptance, and hope, The Sacred Disease chronicles Kristin’s tenacious fight for a seizure-free life. Remarkably, although Kristin’s knowledge and expertise continue to develop as a pediatrician and mother, her experiences as a vulnerable patient provide the most valuable lessons of all.
Publisher : KristinSeaborgBooks
Publication date : May 29, 2016
Language : English
Print length : 258 pages
ISBN-10 : 0997602902
ISBN-13 : 978-0997602906
Item Weight : 1 pounds
Dimensions : 6 x 0.59 x 9 inches
Best Sellers Rank: #1,215,988 in Books (See Top 100 in Books) #119 in Epilepsy #21,702 in Memoirs (Books)
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Brianna Musielak –
Wonderful book
This book resonated with me so much. So much of my journey with epilepsy has paralleled Dr. Seaborg’s journey with epilepsy. Not enough people talk about it. Many thanks to Dr. Seaborg for having the courage to share her story.
Chris Van Wagner –
Informative book on living with epilepsy
My teenage daughter has epilepsy and this helped me understand some of the things she will have to go through in the future.
Kindle Customer –
An emotional and insightful must-read, and for a tremendous cause (CURE)!
Outstanding read — I could not put the book down! I was drawn to every detail of Dr. Seaborg’s journey, from the account of her first seizure as an infant, to her decision to write her most personal thoughts for all of us to read. With each step of her journey through high school, college, her medical training, and motherhood, I tried to imagine how the complexity of learning to live with epilepsy would have affected my own life. Dr. Seaborg places the reader into her own shoes effortlessly and before you know it, you are experiencing every frustration, struggle, and triumph she describes. I highly recommend this book. Whether your life is touched by epilepsy directly or indirectly, you will benefit from Dr. Seaborg’s story. If you are a medical professional, this is a must-read — both you and your patients will greatly benefit. Plus, you are contributing to a great cause by reading her story! All of the author royalties are donated to CURE (Citizens United for Research in Epilepsy).
Angie –
Quality assurance
It is what it says it is, but it also taught me that there’s nothing to be done until the day in which I am healed, hence I guess God has to do everything for us. So until then I just make the best of my life, but thank you for the story to give me some insight in the time being!
Deborah H. Harley –
Definite keeper
I have read numerous books about epilepsy but this book is straight forward about how it feels to be labeled as an epileptic. After reading Kristin’s book I no longer feel alone and so different from others. This is the type of book I could not put down till I was finish and I even emailed Kristin a note telling her how much her book encourage me to keep going. The best part is she actually replied to my email. Again this book is worth buying.Year 2021- When my days are difficult I would read her book which helps me not feel alone. I have read it numerous times since 2017.I’m 65 yrs old and still feel 20 yrs younger. Thank God for people like you.Thanks again Kristen for writing this book.
Janet Legare –
It is sad, yet eye opening
I cannot say enough about Dr. Seaborg’s poignant and personal picture of a life with epilepsy while also being a successful physician. It is sad, yet eye opening, how the rest us regard seizures. She brings a unique perspective as both a chronic patient and a physician in how our medical system treats patients as well as other physicians. She has the true compassion and heart to be not only a physician, but a healer. She writes with a personal touch and style that is hard to find in medicine. I highly recommend her book to anyone entering the medical field. She relates a message that will resonate with anyone dealing with a chronic disease and trying to hide it while at work or in other capacities of life.
Lori Y. –
Deeply appreciate this book.
I cannot begin to say how much I appreciated this book. Having a seizure at the age of 39 left me confused and feeling isolated. Reading this book was very helpful. I shared sections with my husband that described things in a way that helped him understand my personal experience and journey.I would recommend this book to the public as a whole, but especially healthcare professionals and those who have stumbled into the world of seizures and epilepsy because they or a loved one found themselves waking up to a paramedic telling them they have had a seizure. This book is so raw and insightful. Thank you for writing this Dr. Seaborg.
Karen –
Touched by Grace
A very transparent condensation of living with epilepsy, right down to her peers’ mocking and ridicule -medical professionals who ought to know better.Dr Seaborg is herself a fine example of living with an incurable disease. She details what it takes to get there-an engaged and coordinated medical team, support from family, colleagues at work, and the personal, love and endurance.A memorable read for the diagnosed, if you love someone with epilepsy, carers, doctors, or just want to understand the condition of 1 in 26.Epilepsy is certain to be the next neuroscientific frontier.
Leah –
What a fantastic book. Highly recommend to anyone and everyone diagnosed with epilepsy, health care providers, and family members of those recently diagnosed. Dr. Seaborg has basically put my experience into words, and allowed me to identify with another medical professional who also has epilepsy. She is breaking the stigma in the medical community and I am grateful for her courage in sharing her story. An important read that has been invaluable in my life, and definitely deserves its permanent place on my shelf!
I IMAM –
This illness story of epilepsy is written by a physician who vividly portrayed the life-long experience of living a full family llife and career with an unpredictable disease. She chronicled how she juggled the diverse manifestations of the disease, its multifaceted tests, and its challenging treatments. The book’s historical accounts of epilepsy are thoroughly researched and most educational. I highly recommend it to the general public and physicians alike.
Anonymous –
This book is an inspiring, brutally honest and enlightening account of living with epilepsy. I couldn’t put it down! A must read for anyone with epilepsy, those who know someone with epilepsy and particularly those who haven’t come across the condition yet!
stacey Bromley –
Good book