LIVING WITH ALS

<p><em>Synopsis</em>: This is a story of pain agony and torture suffered by those afflicted with ALS. It is also a story of hope love and inspiration. There has been a heightened awareness about this illness recently but much is left to be understood about it. There is still no cure for it. While it is a limited recollection of my personal experiences and in no way presumes to represent what every person with the disease goes through I hope this book adds a little more to the body's knowledge of the disability and loss endured with this progressive and fatal disease.</p><p><em>Autobiography</em>: Dr. Okey Nwangburuka was diagnosed with ALS at the peak of his career while enjoying excellent health. A husband father physician and entrepreneur his life changed drastically as the disease progressed. Originally from Nigeria he emigrated to the USA in the mid-nineties and now lives in California with his wife and four adorable young children.</p>