Fighting for My Life
How to Thrive in the Shadow of Alzheimer’s
- Counseling, Grief & Mental Health
- Publisher: W Publishing Group (Thomas Nelson)
- Published: 2021
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Publisher's Description
A practical, helpful guide on how to fight back against Alzheimer’s disease—with expert medical advice and one woman’s inspiring personal journey. Jamie Tyrone was forty-nine years old when she learned by accident through genetic testing that she had a 91% chance of getting Alzheimer's disease. She was shocked, but after an initial bout with depression she decided to take action rather than concede defeat. Jamie teamed up with Dr. Marwan Sabbagh, a renowned neurologist, and together they created a resource detailing not just Jamie's experience, but expert medical advice for anyone facing the disease. This book is a practical, helpful guide for those who know they’re at greater risk of contracting Alzheimer’s disease. With cutting-edge medical guidance from Dr. Sabbagh about the true nature of Alzheimer’s, the risks involved, and daily steps you can take to protect yourself, Jamie’s story will encourage and empower you. In Fighting for My Life, readers will: Gain expert medical advice from Dr. Sabbagh on how to fight back against the disease Discover the pros, cons and possible dangers of genetic testing Witness a first-hand account of how to deal with the shadow of Alzheimer’s disease through Jamie’s story If Alzheimer’s has affected your life or the life of someone you know, this book is for you. You’ll be armed with information and ready to tackle Alzheimer’s head-on.
Endorsements (9)
“For the millions of Americans with Alzheimer’s Disease and the millions more who care for them, there has been little hope and much suffering. Until now. Fighting for My Life is a remarkable story of hope and possibility for preventing and overcoming this dreaded disease. Dr. Marwan Sabbagh, who leads Cleveland Clinic’s efforts to beat this disease, maps out science-based strategies to prevent this disease and improve brain function (for those at risk and the rest of us). If you are a caretaker or at risk for dementia, or if you are anyone with a brain, you must read this book.”
“To test or not to test is the issue. Fighting for My Life is a testament to what happens when someone owns their Alzheimer’s risk profile and then teams up with top researchers like Marwan Sabbagh, MD, by signing up for clinical trials. Science needs millions more just like Jamie Tyrone in order to get to a cure.”
“Jamie Tyrone and Dr. Marwan Sabbagh have written an informative and inspiring book to empower those who are exploring their options for genetic testing, deploying strategies for better better brain health, and sharing the exciting future of finding a prevention or cure. The only way to eradicate the devastating effects of Alzheimer’s Disease is through research and participation in clinical trials. Jamie’s courage to share her raw and candid journey of knowing her 91 percent lifetime genetic risk of getting AD, choosing to demystify her selfless experience as a research volunteer, and encouraging others to follow in her footsteps is brave and commendable. Fighting for My Life is a compelling must-read.”
“Jamie Tyrone and Dr. Sabbagh’s Fighting for My Life punctuates the strength of advocacy to meet the needs of researchers in the quest for finding prevention or a cure through pharmaceutical intervention, early diagnosis, and brain-health strategies. Advocacy does not happen in a vacuum, and this book highlights the true power that using one’s voice can have on bringing about positive change in our society. As a supporter in the fight against Alzheimer’s Disease, I admire Jamie’s dedication to advocacy and Dr. Sabbagh’s passion to find a cure.”
“Participants in clinical research are our heroes. As researchers, our efforts to get new medicines to people around the world could never be achieved without those like Jamie who are willing to join us on the journey. Especially in the case of Alzheimer’s Disease, we frequently hear that participating in a clinical trial is empowering and brings hope. We are so thankful to Jamie and Dr. Sabbagh for joining forces to tell this very important story about courage, initiative, and a fighting spirit.”
“There isn’t enough runway for me to express my gratitude to Jamie Tyrone and Dr. Sabbagh “In Fighting for My Life, Jamie Tyrone gives a grounded, hopeful, and often humorous account of her diagnosis and commitment to fight back against Alzheimer’s. The only way to discover treatments and cures for this insidious and pernicious disease is for heroes like Jamie to volunteer for therapeutic clinical trials. Jamie is performing an incalculable service by sharing her experience as a clinical trial participant. Combining Jamie’s personal journey with Dr. Marwan Sabbagh’s command of the science and the critical importance of volunteering for Alzheimer’s-related trials gives the reader an inspiring and much-needed understanding of one the greatest challenges facing our society today: what it will take to find a cure for Alzheimer’s.”
“Rare is the opportunity to delve into the topic of Alzheimer’s disease from two different perspectives at the same time. For Jamie Tyrone, the unexpected trauma of finding out she is genetically predisposed to Alzheimer’s, and for Dr. Marwan Sabbagh, the insight he’s gained from years of research and seeing patients. You may expect their stories to lead to the doom and gloom tale one is often given with anything related to Alzheimer’s, but in this case, we are inspired. Tyrone transforms her life to become an advocate, and Sabbagh enlightens us on why there is hope from the medical perspective. If you are one of the millions impacted by Alzheimer’s Disease, don’t miss the opportunity to read Fighting For My Life.”
“To my mother, Suzanne. I continue the fight in your memory and with your unconditional love, strength, and humor to sustain me.”
“I dedicate this book to the families and caregivers of my patients. They taught me what love, patience, perseverance, and compassion look like in the face of enduring stress and adversity.”
Dr. Marwan Sabbagh
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