While living in a nursing home, working on several personal issues as a form of self-therapy Kenneth Delabre realized that others could be helped and inspired by his story. "My Walk on the Parkinson's Path" is the true experiences of his life, struggles and accomplishments while dealing with this Chronic Disease. Anyone that knows Kenneth can attest to all aspects that he has gone through during this period of time in his life. The author of "My Walk on the Parkinson's Path" feels a special need to help others, even if only by inspiring them through his story. Kenneth feels that it was and is important to share the positive and negative experiences that depression, stress, the chemical changing medications and the roles they can play in the life of people with Parkinson's. Most of the royalties that Kenneth Delabre receives will go to charity. The Charities are The National Parkinson's Foundation, The Restorative Neurological Center at NorthWestern Memorial Hospital, and to an account for his children, Kenneth II and Joel's college education... "My Walk on the Parkinson's Path."

Parkinson's Disease and Me: Walking the Path 2nd Edition was originally published in 2003. Many changes have occurred since then, and I have changed as a person and as a writer. I revised this book and added five new chapters in June 2012. I also made changes/additions to the original book. The book takes you on my journey before I was diagnosed with young onset Parkinson's disease almost twenty years ago. It was obvious something was wrong, but Parkinson's disease? That was not on anyone's radar screen. The book continues with my diagnosis and adjustment (actually, at first it was nonadjustment). I have found Parkinson's disease (PD) does not make one immune to the vagaries of life. A personal tragedy is included in the book. I found it could not be left out because of the profound manner in which it affected me. However, I stick to my belief of one's right to privacy and only give the pertinent points. Readers may feel some of the material in this book is dated. However, that material is best categorized as historical. We cannot successfully move forward unless we know and learn from where we have been.

At age forty-eight, my life changed dramatically when I received my diagnosis of early onset Parkinson's disease. How could this be possible? I'm not an old man! This diagnosis has placed me at the starting line of a difficult journey. Looking back at the first five years of my Parkinson's life, I can see a bit more clearly now how this all came together. I have learned about the disease, but I have also, more importantly, learned from the disease. This book is my story of how my diagnosis was reached and how I started on my Parkinson's journey. I have learned many lessons along the way, and I have passed along my most important discoveries in this book. It is my hope that those who read it will get a better perspective of the daily life of a Parkinson's patient as well as see that successes can be reached along the way. Enjoy the journey!

These are the tales of Michael Parkinson, YouTuber extraordinaire. Michael has posted hundreds of videos to YouTube and has thousands of hits on them every day. In this book he tells the stories of how the videos came to be: behind the scenes when promoting Billy Fury dance shows with 300 amateur performers, and a show with professional dancers in London; Michael’s biography of Billy Fury and an explanation of his graveside tribute to Britain’s first rock ’n’ roll star. Some highlights from Michael’s YouTube adventures: A pretty Italian pianist and how she influenced his YouTube Channel X Factor finalist Saara Aalto singing for him in Leicester Square Walking the Thames Path, he did not video the copulating couple but did capture the giggly girls and the horses Thursford Christmas Spectacular – bandleaders and penguins Blackpool Tower ballroom and Scarborough Spa precede Brighton and boobette Joanna Forest with an emotional farewell appearance from Judith Durham and the Seekers at Nottingham Disneyland Paris, the Royal Academy of Music, a biography of Eric Coates, a story of Notts and England cricket. Read Michael’s hints on where to attend free or inexpensive London concerts; find out how he captured Scottish Football fans invading Trafalgar Square, and fell in love with the Chamber Choir from Drake University, Iowa USA. It can get personal: exam nerves, childhood memories and his National Service. And emotional: The Gardener and Alzheimers Lady and the Tuneless Choir.

Corey King was diagnosed with a chronic, incurable disease at age 47. Eight years later, Corey continues his story of fighting disability with humor, honesty, and realistic optimism. Walking With Parkinson chronicles Corey's journey from diagnosis through denial and acceptance, and finally to defiance. He believes that challenges are made to be overcome and that we all have a purpose, and he illustrates his belief with stories from his own life. Leavened with wisdom created by adversity and compassion learned from friends and family, Corey's story of finding faith, purpose, and peace in troubled circumstances is an uplifting reminder that we all have challenges, and we all have the power to choose our responses.Walking With Parkinson contains the complete text of Corey's first two books, Walking The Crooked Path and Stumbling Toward Victory. A third book-length section, Seeking The Way Home, and an added introduction to the combined edition are also included.

I walked the Thames Path in 30 sections over three years. Every section was a single day outing starting and finishing from my home near Nottingham. It was an enjoyable experience except ... perhaps I should have heeded the Bull in Field sign near Cricklade.

How do you face the unexpected? What do you do when life yanks the rug out from under you again and again and again? When tragedy strikes, where do you turn? How do you keep going and not give up when all hope seems lost? This last year has been "Hell." Nothing could prepare us for what was coming. I never expected, and never wanted to hear the four little words that turned our lives upside down. "You have Parkinson's Disease." Stunned, angry, discouraged, and lost, we had no idea where to even turn. Days seemed so dark, and often, all hope seemed lost. As a young man, and a young family, this was not in the plan. How in the world would we survive and face this devastating diagnosis? So many questions; so many things to consider. What would we do? This path would be long, and it would envelope the rest of my life.Yet I am not the only one walking challenging paths. Each of us has a difficult path of our own to follow. On these paths, we can feel very alone, we find few who understand the difficulties, which makes the pain and struggle even more isolating. We all have similar journeys, in my case, Parkinson's Disease is that path. It is a journey filled with pain, sorrow, grief, exhaustion, anger, doubt, and so many other emotional and physical ups and downs. As hard as battling this disease is, it can also, at times, be a journey filled with laughter, faith, love, encouragement, and courage. Whether my battle or yours, we must each choose how to face it, and this is a choice made day by day, taking that next step to see where this path may lead. On this journey (whatever yours might be), each of us need help and encouragement. We need to know that there are others who "get it", who understand. Through our struggles, we have the opportunity to bless and encourage others as they face their own struggles and difficulties. Hope is important, for without it, we cannot go on. Through this journey we are walking, may you find hope and encouragement, and may you be reminded that He will never leave us nor forsake us.We each face a battle, we all had hardships, and we choose how to face them. My battle is Parkinson's, what's yours?What Readers are saying: My life explained. - LisaThis is real life. My life with Parkinson's Disease. As if my heart is being examined and the words of my life are put to the page. - Kim What a description!! My life in someone else's words. Well done for digging deep and giving an honest look at "our" life. - Anonymous It is as if you looked into my life and wrote down my thoughts. Many do not know what my daily battles are like. This would be an excellent representation. - Ki

This book recounts the author's experience of being diagnosed with young-onset Parkinson's disease at the age of forty-eight and his first four years of living with this illness. With honesty and thoughtfulness, he reveals how Parkinson's has affected his life, which includes experiences of deeper and more authentic relationships; gaining new insights about time, priorities, and personal values; experiencing reconciliation with others and within himself; and benefitting from occasions for meaningful growth, greater wisdom, deeper gratitude, and lasting joy. These reflections are authentic, poignant, at times, humorous and heart-wrenching, and ultimately hopeful.

It was a student's observation about Dr. Case Boot's small writing on the chalk board that first made him aware of his Parkinson's symptoms. Since being diagnosed, Professor of Linguistics Emeritus at Dordt College Dr. Case Boot has learned to walk the journey of Parkinson's and is now sharing his experiences in his new book, Sharing the Road. "My intent with this book is to help others by sharing the story of God's faithfulness to me, to provide information about Parkinson's and how to live with it positively, and to encourage family and friends and those who have Parkinson's disease. This book is my way of responding to the Lord's call to serve Him and others," said Boot in the book's introduction. The book details the symptoms of the disease and shares several treatment options that are available. Boot also explains some of the unusual behaviors of people with the disease and helps readers think about how they should respond. In addition, Boot is honest about the difficulties of coming to terms with the disease. "Parkinson's is not a death sentence but an invitation and a challenge to a new and unfamiliar lifestyle," he says.