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