Welcome to Biscuit Land - A Year in the Life of Touretteshero (Paperback, Main)

Meet Jess, aka Touretteshero. Jess has Tourettes Syndrome. Welcome to Biscuit Land is a witty yet stirring first-hand account of dealing with the daily difficulties of Tourettes - a neurological disorder characterized by physical and verbal tics. Jess Thom shares a year of her life, detailing the entire spectrum of her experiences. From arm and leg tics that can occasionally be life-threatening to uncontrollable verbal outburst - she says the word 'biscuit' an average of 16 times per minute - Jess manages with the support of a close network of friends and family, as well as encountering strangers who can be unpredictably helpful and harmful. At once funny and shocking, tender and moving, this memoir provides a courageous and optimistic voice in the face of the major challenges, leaving readers with an inspiring message of resilience.

General

Imprint:	Souvenir Press Ltd
Country of origin:	United Kingdom
Release date:	October 2012
First published:	April 2013
Authors:	Jessica Thom
Foreword by:	Stephen Fry
Dimensions:	216 x 136 x 11mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Paperback
Pages:	198
Edition:	Main
ISBN-13:	978-0-285-64127-3
Categories:	Books > Language & Literature > Biography & autobiography > General Books > Health, Home & Family > Family & health > Coping with personal problems > Coping with disability Books > Biography > General Promotions
LSN:	0-285-64127-1
Barcode:	9780285641273

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