{"product_id":"weathering-the-storm-ben-lazarus-9798241953827","title":"Weathering the Storm: Living Fully with PSP","description":"\u003cbr\u003eWeathering the Storm: Living Fully with PSP\u003cp\u003eby Ben Lazarus\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eA powerful, honest, and uplifting memoir for anyone touched by Progressive Supranuclear Palsy (PSP), rare neurological diseases, or the challenges of living with adversity.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhen a sudden diagnosis of PSP upended Ben Lazarus's life as a successful accountant, husband, and father, he found himself navigating a relentless storm-one that strips away movement, speech, and independence. In this deeply personal account, Ben shares his journey from misdiagnosis and denial to acceptance and adaptation, offering practical advice, emotional insight, and hope for patients, caregivers, and families alike.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eInside you'll find: \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eClear, accessible facts about PSP and its progression, written for patients and families-not medical professionals.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe author's own story: from global traveller to wheelchair-bound writer, and the emotional and practical adaptations that made life meaningful again.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTools and strategies for living well with PSP, including home adaptations, nutrition, exercise, and emotional resilience.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHonest reflections on faith, dignity, humour, and the importance of attitude in the face of terminal illness.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVoices of caregivers and fellow patients, highlighting the shared struggles and unexpected gifts found in community.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA comprehensive appendix and resource guide for further reading, support organisations, and practical help.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhy read this book?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIt is not a medical textbook, but a companion for anyone facing the uncertainty of PSP or similar conditions. It is filled with raw honesty, dark humour, stubborn hope, and the profound beauty that emerges when life is stripped to its essentials. Whether you are newly diagnosed, a caregiver, a medical professional, or simply seeking inspiration, this book offers light and companionship on a hard road.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublishing and Charity: \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eProfits of the book which I make will be donated to a PSP charity and an audit trail will be available for anyone who wants to review it.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Ben Lazarus\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9798241953827\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Independently Published\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 12\/30\/2025\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 114\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.26lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 8.00h x 5.00w x 0.24d","brand":"Ben Lazarus","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":48588400820479,"sku":"9798241953827","price":9.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/weathering-the-storm-ben-lazarus-9798241953827","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}