SEIZE HOPE: Just a Brainstorm on an otherwise Sunny Day

By Mary Ady Fontaine

A non-fiction book about Epilepsy unlike all others: this is an upbeat read; the theme of this book is HOPE.

There is an entire chapter devoted to people diagnosed young with Epilepsy in our generation who are changing the world- this book covers Congressman, Olympians, NFL Super Ring bearers, NBA All Stars- people with Epilepsy excelling in every aspect of living the dream with one thing in common: Acceptance, Education for prevention and Commitment to their health.

One thing it seems everyone struggles with is hearing, "it's Epilepsy," and accepting that. The Author has lived making both choices: the actual choice to work towards acceptance and wellness or the lack of choice which inevitably leads to a slow downward spiral towards Despair and always poor seizure control. It will touch all those living with Epilepsy, to know that if it seems nothing else is in their control that choice is theirs to make.

Readers both recently diagnosed or life-long living with a Seizure Disorder; you quickly realize the value of an Author pouring our her soul on the pages with first hand experiences and how there is no concrete answer for everyone with Epilepsy- there is a broad spectrum of choices, as there are a broad spectrum of how Epilepsy impacts lives of those diagnosed.

Life issues such as: How to free yourself from the label by speaking out; Pregnancy; Driving and more are all choices you will read about through moving stories by the Author of how to make your decision on each of these topics. Mrs.Fontaine even covers what might be most important- how to share the news in a way to teach friends and family how to respond.

This is priceless for anyone diagnosed, living with or who loves someone with Epilepsy.

Forward by R. Nicolle Matthews, PhD in Neurobehavioral Science from UT. The forward about Epilepsy is a real, raw perspective on how a friends life is viewed by outsiders who love someone with Epilepsy- and how Acceptance & Speaking out free people, and help their friends and society to better understand.

a how to guide to living life well, not defined by Epilepsy. Internet-linked.

• Language: English
• Publisher: Mary Ady Fontaine
• Release date: Oct 10, 2011
• ISBN: 9781450798624

Mary Ady Fontaine

Mary Ady-Fontaine is a native Californian, transient Texan, raised alongside her sister Alison and brother Earle by her parents Howard & Susan (Woltman) Ady of California in historic Mount Vernon, Virginia. Mrs. Fontaine has a personal passion for following current research and journals on Neurology worldwide, as she was diagnosed with Juvenile Myoclonic Epilepsy at age 15 after a Grand Mal seizure. Mrs. Fontaine supports & is an active participant with research on Epilepsy and have donated their time, blood, MRIs & EEGs through John Hopkins University to the NINDS Coriell Institute on Medical Research in their Human Genetics Repository (HGR.) She has taught Anatomy, Physiology, Kinesiology, and Practical Massage Therapy at College Level at Heritage Institute. She is an Epilepsy Advocate because she has both experienced life hiding Epilepsy and its consequences, and lived life free by speaking out about Epilepsy and living her life to the fullest without feeling defined or in fear of the word Epilepsy defining her, or putting limits on her life. Mrs.Fontaine has a book published in 2008 under her maiden name, Mary Ady entitled, "An Infant Massage Guidebook for Well, Premature & Special Needs Babies." It has been ranked 4th out of 1,000+ books in it's category since 2008. Mrs.Fontaine has been a Certified Infant Massage Instructor since 2000. Her second non-fiction book will be on Epilepsy, "Just A Brain Storm on an otherwise Sunny Day," and her second published book celebrating Epilepsy National Awareness Month November 2011.

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