Julie Stachowiak, PhD is an Epidemiologist who is also a person living with MS. Julie has an in-depth understanding about the scientific developments around MS and the personal side of living with a chronic illness. She has been called the best MS writer on the web. In The Multiple Sclerosis Manifesto Julie has given us a call to self-help, self-reliance and political action. The book covers such diverse topics as:

How to create your personal mission statement
How to protect yourself by learning more about medications you are currently taking or considering to take
How to determine what you want in a Doctor and how to evaluate the Doctor you have
The importance of celebrating your successes
Tips to make disclosing your MS status to friends, family and others easier
Finding a support group
Learning to stand up for yourself
Joining the fight - Adding your voice to the movement