Book # 3: Epilepsy

by Simon Shorvon
From the Oxford Neurology Library

Absolutely amazing book!  This book was written as a pocket reference for clinician who treat patients with epilepsy.  It was more technical than the previous book I read about epilepsy, but it was amazing.  It had all the information well organized, so I could find it quickly.  It provided facts and avoided the emotional fluff of the book I've read designed for patients and families.  If I ever have a need for another medical book, I will seek out this book series.  I had to occasionally look up a word, but no more than in hard classical literature.  Definitely would recommend it for anyone dealing with epilepsy. 

Book # 2: Epilepsy: Patient and Family Guide

by M.D. Orrin Devinsky

I know I said that I would read The Bible straight through first, and I am (almost through Numbers), but our seven month old son was recently diagnosed with Epilepsy, so my Bible reading was put on hold for some needed information. 

I ordered four books on Amazon.com that were recommended (one that wasn't) by our neurologists office.  This one was the most recently published, so I started here.  It had a lot of general information, which is just what I needed at this point.  I hope to read in more depth about brain function, epilepsy primarily in newborns, and specific types of seizures, so I will certainly be seeking more detailed books.  For a crash course though, this was a good read and very informative.  I'd recommend it to anyone faced with a new onset of epilepsy in their family. 

Slowly, but surely...

I just finished Exodus today, so I'm alive and still reading.  Definitely not a fast read like some of the other books I'd typically pick, but I'm learning a lot.  It's interesting to read this from a mother's perspective as most of these Old Testament books I read previously while in high school or college.  It is also interesting looking at it from an Orthodox Christian perspective, and I'm loving their edition of the study Bible. 

That's it for now.  Still alive...  Still reading...  It could be awhile...