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I'd like to recommend a new book, "Shaker Guy," by first-time author, Evan C. Henry. This is a mystery/ political suspense novel whose main character is a young onset PWP, as is Evan Henry. The book is impressive on many levels. As a mystery, it is a page-turner. I literally could not put it down and finished reading it in 2 days. The book also provides an honest, vivid and emotional account of what it is like to live with PD everyday. It is often like looking at yourself in the mirror. The plot revolves around current political controversies on stem cell research, and the ethics of the pharmaceutical industry. It also touches on the current situation of GDNF research – all subjects of great interest to many PWP. Here is a short description of the plot from the book’s back cover: “Guy Hopkins’ neurologist could have driven off a bridge on any other morning and Guy’s life would have stayed the same, a middle-aged history professor fighting daily with the increasing debilitation of PD. But that morning, as Guy witnesses the break-in at the dead doctor’s office, he is thrust headlong into an intrigue of secret medical files, secret patient identities and secret politics of Washington DC at the highest level. … Against the backdrop of stem cell politics, Parkinson’s research and the mysterious death of his neurologist, Guy finds new strength and hope for his life with or without Parkinson’s disease.” If you like a good mystery – you will enjoy this book. Warning : Do not peek at the end of the book —you’ll be rewarded by the full effect of a true surprise ending! Linda Herman For more about the book and the author, see the Shaker Guy website at: http://www.shakerguy.com ---------------------------------------------------------------------- To sign-off Parkinsn send a message to: mailto:[log in to unmask] In the body of the message put: signoff parkinsn