The Netgalley page for this lists it as Nonfiction (Adult) so I was thinking it was going to be an intense read. But it's easy to follow along that a younger person could benefit from it. It has simple illustrations almost cutesy with some.



Easy to follow and learn from. Even goes into detail on how to try to see how someone with MS deals with everyday chronic issues.



Recommend? Yes, great for people who have someone in their life with this. Or, just for something to learn about in general. It doesn't go into great detail but it's good information.



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When I was diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis (MS) 20 years ago, the one thing I wanted was for someone to explain this disease to me like I was a human and not a scientist writing a thesis paper for my PhD. Such a book did not exist. Even the resources at the National MS Society couldn't simply explain what this disease is, how it operates, what symptoms you may have and how to deal with being diagnosed. I wish The Electrifying Story of Multiple Sclerosis had been available 20 years ago. Vanita Oelschlager does an excellent job of breaking down the basics of this disease for anyone, no matter what your age, to be able to understand. Being diagnosed with MS is electrifying and terrifying enough, being able to understand what it all means shouldn't be. The author has stepped in and provided a phenomenal resource where even the doctors have failed to explain. In addition It Like To Live With MS" was especially interesting, This section is a great tool to help one understand some of the most common symptoms a MS patient suffers from. Twenty years ago as a college student, getting diagnosed with a disease I had never heard of before - this book would have been immensely helpful in my journey and understanding. I also want to applaud the author for donating a portion of the proceeds from this book to help with MS research. This book will be one I give future people who get diagnosed.

Thank you to Vanita Oelschlager and Vanita Books for providing me with a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.

The Electrifying Story of Multiple Sclerosis is a children's book aimed at explaining what multiple sclerosis is and what effect it has on the lives of people who have it. The information is clear and accurate, although it is most relevant to children in the USA. There are a few pages of suggestions for kids to get a feeling of what things are like for MS sufferers, but some of these are pretty silly ideas. That apart, this is a very worthwhile book and will hopefully do well in raising funds for MS research.

I have been dealing with several things that would act like I have MS and this was a book that I had to read to see what it was like. We also have several family members that have MS and so this was very helpful for me to be able to learn more about the disease! This was a book that I enjoyed and even told my family members about.

This is a short read with illustration. I found it to be interesting specially the part where you could show what it's like to have MS, for those for don't understand it. A lot I already knew like who gets it and how etc etc. I myself was diagnosed in 2014 but I'm sure I've had it a lot longer. Going to this doctor and that doctor I was basically told I was psychotic so when I would fall or run into walls at work, I would just right myself and continue on. It was the fatigue that really was the kicker, finally I couldn't work anymore and now on disability. I recommend this book for anyone who has MS and for people who think they know everything about MS cause you don't.

Thank you Net Gallery for this short, insightful read. I enjoyed it. Well written.

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The Electrifying Story of MS is a short but powerful guide that I wish every person’s spouse who was diagnosed with MS was given upon being diagnosed! I also think friends, children and even bosses and coworkers should be given this to look over, to truly understand what someone with MS goes through! There is so much misunderstanding in the general public about what this disease truly is. This book is informative and easy to understand. I love that the author is donating a percentage of the book sales to research! I highly recommended this to those who have family members, friends or colleagues suffering from this disease! I received a copy of this book from Net Galley, but this did not affect my rating. I have provided an unbiased and honest review.

This is a short (40 pages) and simple, yet thorough and informative overview of multiple sclerosis. The colorful, sometimes humorous illustrations add charm and lighten the mood of the otherwise serious subject matter. As someone living with MS for the last two years, it has never been easy to get across to others what exactly MS is, and what it living with it feels like. This book accomplishes that task perfectly.

An informative and well illustrated book. I found the section on "What's It Like to Live with MS" particularly useful and interesting. Empathy begins with being able to understand and relate to the struggles that patients with MS are facing.

First, I'd like to state that it's difficult for me to remain completely unbiased about this book, as I am a patient living with MS. I'd like to follow that, though, by saying I would love to buy several copies of this book to hand out to friends and family members, and one to keep in my purse at all times to show people who have questions I don't always know how to answer.

The illustrations are basic yet eye catching. The explanations themselves are simple enough for even a child to understand (mostly) yet would not feel dumbed down to an adult. There were even a few symptoms of MS I had never known could be related to MS, and I marked them down to further discuss with my neurologist at my next appointment.

The book even includes a list of things someone without MS can do to see what it feels like to live in the body of someone who has MS (which can be useful for spouses, or those who live in the same house as a patient with MS), and several ways to get involved with helping on a broader scale than just one patient.

A lot of information in very simple to understand language. A short read of about 30 pages with lots of visual content. Would be like a pamphlet you would see in a doctor's office on Multiple Sclerosis. I learned a lot about multiple sclerosis, from warning signs and symptoms, to estimated number of people effected, and how it is detected and treated.

Having been newly disagnosed i was intrested in looking at this book with my 7 year old and she found it very helpful. Personally quite a lot of the information is readly available but the little cartoons and images really helped get the message across.

This book is outstanding. I know people and have friends who suffer from MS, and this gives insight into disease that can take control over your body. It has the ability to explain the material where older children can understand and provides not only descriptions that explain how it operates, but also pictures that provide further explanation. This is a book that deserves its place in a school library. While it might be over the heads of especially young readers, older students will find this fascinating, and I mean that in a respectful way, not bad way. This is a great example of a way to get young people, possibly even young women, involved in the sciences. The material is presented in an interested manner and the sales even see a portion going to a clinic for MS.

This book is absolutely brilliant - from the image on the front I assumed it would be targeted at kids, but actually this is a useful read for people of all ages. Whether you know someone suffering with MS or not, it allows a great insight into the illness. The book is short and concise, therefore good for keeping the attention of younger minds. It's brightly-coloured and really well illustrated, making it a pleasure to read. Additionally, the language is not too complicated, with short paragraphs, and includes a glossary, which is really helpful. I could not recommend this book more! I had a brief understanding of MS before reading this but have found it really helpful, and will recommend it to others to whom it may apply.

My sister suffered with this and I wished I had this book before she passed away, I feel I know a lot more about what she went through about what and that is priceless to me. I feel even more compassion and empathy to those who are suffering, and thanks for such an informative book. It is too late to apply this knowledge to my sister but now for other I encounter, I am prepared!!

This is such a wonderful book. It explains MS in way that children will also be able to read and understand. It was very informative. I learnt quite a few things. The artwork is wonderful and enhances the reading experience.

Highly recommended to those who have friends and family suffering from this disease. The author is also donating a percentage of the booksales to research.

Thank you Netgalley and the publisher for providing me with the opportunity to read and review this book.

Interesting read. Informative. Full of information I have not known. Is there a link to MS and vitamin D?

This is a wonderfully illustrated book explaining what Multiple Sclerosis is and how it affects the life of the patient. I especially liked the "try it yourself" examples at the back of the book, they make it easier to understand how a patient with MS might feel like.

Vanita once again delivers an informative and stutteringly beautiful tale.

I received a free copy of the book from Vanita Books via Netgalley in exchange for my honest review.

The Electrifying Story of Multiple Sclerosis is an informational book by Vanita Oelschlager that focuses on multiple sclerosis. Although The Electrifying Story of Multiple Sclerosis is a very short book, it still carries a lot of valuable information about the painful disease. Wonderfully, it manages to cover an array of topics in a short amount of time such as citing ways you can help those with MS. I personally do not know anyone who has MS but after reading this book I believe I am now able to understand the disease more, and sympathize more towards those who suffer symptoms everyday. Oelschlager’s writing is simple and straightforward which works really well given the subject matter; it is simple and I think young kids would be able to read it and understand what is going on. I found it interesting that Oelschlager managed to create a guide that can be enjoyed by a variety of ages, such as kids and even elders. My favorite part of this book is the illustrations. They are informational, well-drawn, inviting and colorful. Again, kids and even older adults alike will appreciate the illustrations because they give a visual insight into MS. These drawings are just another way to make the reader feel connected to the disease and I was thankful I was given lots of great material to learn from. Again, this book definitely made an impact on me. It helped me realize what MS is and how important it is to try and help to find a cure. I recommend this book to any person who has or knows someone who has MS, or even anyone who is just interested in learning in the disease itself. This book teaches you that although a MS diagnosis can be hard to digest, with the right coping techniques and support system you will be able to live a normal, day-to-day life.