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The A to Z of Multiple Sclerosis Written by Carol Turkington and Kaye D. Hooper, RN, MPH, MSCN; in collaboration with Rosalind C. Kalb, PhD, and Nancy Holland, EdD, RN, MSCN Published by Checkmark Books MSAA Book #157 This encyclopedia-style guide is an excellent resource that features more than 500 entries relating to such topics as MS research, the immune system and MS, possible causes and environmental triggers, as well as treatments, symptoms, and therapies. The appendices include organizations and MS centers for assistance, treatment, and research.

Finding the Joy in Today: Practical Readings for Living with Chronic Illness Written by Sefra Kobrin Pitzele Published by Hazelden MSAA Book #42 This uplifting publication provides daily readings to offer inspiration and hope, using consecutive dates of the year in place of page numbers. Its author, Sefra Kobrin Pitzele, holds positions on two national health associations, co-founded a magazine for people with chronic health conditions, and speaks at conferences as well as on radio and TV shows.

Living Well with Chronic Fatigue Syndrome and Fibromyalgia: What Your Doctor Doesn 't Tell You... That You Need to Know Written by Mary J. Shomon Published by Collins Living MSAA Book #1 The symptoms of chronic fatigue syndrome and fibromyalgia often overlap with those of MS - and some individuals have been diagnosed with these conditions concurrently. This book helps people who are suffering from pain, fatigue, cognitive issues, and sleep problems by offering treatment options and tips for developing a recovery plan.

MSAA Lending Library

If you would like to borrow any of the books featured in this column or any other book in MSAA's Lending Library, please send us your name and address. We will send you an application and a list of books for the Lending Library. MSAA and its clients greatly appreciate any donations made to help build the Lending Library. If you would like to donate a book to the Lending Library you need only send it to us at the address below. Please address all correspondence to:

MSAA Lending Library
706 Haddonfield Road
Cherry Hill, NJ 08002
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