Linda, congratulations to you and Barb -- this is most truly
a labor of love. You both deserve awards for your diligence
and excellence -- and ya deserve big hugs, too!
Best,
Kathrynne
Linda J Herman wrote:
>
> Dear friends,
> Barbara Blake-Krebs and Linda Herman are happy and privileged to
> announce that last week we signed a contract with Hunter House
> Publishers, a small press in California, to publish "Behind the Masks,"
> our unique look at Young Onset PD world-wide. It will be listed under
> it's new title, "When Parkinson's Strikes Early" in Hunter House's
> Spring 2001 catalogue, hopefully in time for PD awareness month in April.
> All royalties will be donated to PD research and to projects that help
> ease the burden and improve the quality of life of those battling this
> disease.
>
> The collection of writings in our book form a global conversation -
> representative of the ongoing talk taking place in one community we care
> deeply about - PIEN - but being applicable in many ways to any community.
> This listserv has empowered many individuals and their caregivers since
> its founding in November 1993 in the management of their disease, and has
> nourished a community of patient-activists, who reach out to educate
> others. This form of self-help has changed many a life, including ours.
>
> We wish to thank everyone who encouraged us to go forward with this
> project - our contributors, readers, reviewers and especially our friend,
> Jeanette Fuhr, for her support and cheers. Our admiration and gratitude
> goes to Barbara Patterson, who created and nurtures the Parkinsn List,
> which has transformed the lives of PWP all over the world.
>
> Please look for our next announcement with more details about content,
> length, and ordering information. Also, over the next few weeks, we will
> begin re-contacting all slated contributors for updated information and
> formal permissions.
> Our best regards,
> Linda & Barb
> ______
> Linda Herman and Barbara Blake-Krebs
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--
Kathrynne Holden, MS, RD
Author: "Eat well, stay well with Parkinson's disease"
"Constipation and Parkinson's" -- audiocassette & guidebook
"Guidelines for Medical Nutrition Therapy for Parkinson's
disease"
& Risk Assessment Tools
"Risk for malnutrition and bone fracture in Parkinson's
disease,"
J Nutr Elderly. V18:3;1999.
http://www.nutritionucanlivewith.com/
