When I was diagnosed with Parkinson's disease (PD) in 1989, my life changed forever.  At first I felt alone, useless and depressed.  I missed my practice of dermatology that I loved.  As each year passed I was becoming more of a victim of my disease, broken in body and spirit.

And then something inside of me changed.  I realized my medications were working and the disease was progressing less rapidly than I had anticipated.  I decided I would no longer be a victim and would reclaim my life.  To this end I changed my attitude, learned all I could about PD and began a concerted effort at self-help.  My search for a better life became a crusade not only for myself, but hopefully for all who suffer from PD.  I wrote this book not only to help myself but to help the thousands of other people face this disease with new hope and optimism.