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Fall Down Laughing: How Squiggy Caught Multiple Sclerosis and Didn't Tell Nobody | 
 enlarge | Author: David Lander
Publisher: Tarcher
Category: Book
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Rating:  18 reviews
Sales Rank: 56044
Media: Hardcover
Pages: 256
Number Of Items: 1
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.8
Dimensions (in): 8.6 x 5.7 x 0.8
ISBN: 1585420522
Dewey Decimal Number: 362.1968340092
EAN: 9781585420520
ASIN: 1585420522
Publication Date: September 11, 2000
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Product Description
In the summer of 1999, David Lander revealed publicly that he suffers from multiple sclerosis-a secret he'd kept for fifteen years even while living and working in Hollywood's celebrity fishbowl. Diagnosed with the illness after filming the last episode of Laverne and Shirley, Lander continued to develop his film and television career while hiding his illness. His success was an astonishing testament to his physical and emotional strength and his determination to prove that those with M.S. can still enjoy fulfilling and challenging lives.
Fall Down, Laughing is the humorous and poignant story of Lander's courageous struggle with multiple sclerosis. Over the years, Lander tried everything to improve his condition: exercise programs, alternative medicine, support groups, the latest crop of designer drugs. Weaving his experiences against a backdrop of entertaining celebrity anecdotes, Lander offers a message of affirmation that will provide information and hope to millions of M.S. sufferers, their friends and caregivers.
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meaningful February 20, 2007
Regina S. Kestian (Highland, Mi. United States)
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
I felt better knowing that my fears with my illness are not mine alone.
Great Book April 2, 2006
amyeileen (Columbus, Ohio)
6 out of 7 found this review helpful
The book is a quick read. Sometimes you feel very alone with MS. This book will help you feel better. And, it explains some of the MS symptoms that you are experiencing better than a medical text. It will put some words on your feelings.
 mixed review February 12, 2006
jenna james (denver, co)
1 out of 18 found this review helpful
I recently read this book, and I can't honestly say that I liked it. I too have been diagnosed with MS. I'm happy that Mr. Lander can find humor in his condition, however I find nothing he had to say not in the least bit funny.
MS is a terrible diease that affects the Central Nervous System and there's nothing funny about that. Even the title of the book is seriously upsetting(How Squiggy caught Multiple Sclerosis and Didn't Tell Nobody). You can't catch MS, and to put that in print is misleading.
I take my MS, the treatment for it, and all the symptoms very seriously. I have no desire to joke about them.
Some of the information in his book were very informative and very much worth reading, however I believe his approach is less than ideal.
Buy and read this book! September 20, 2005
Aaron Gold (Los Angeles, CA)
11 out of 11 found this review helpful
When my father finally told me he had MS (like David Lander, he kept it a secret), he suggested I read this book. The insight it gave me was priceless. Everyone will find their own path, but I can tell you that by sharing his experiences, Mr. Lander has helped me to be the best son (and friend) that I can be.
David Lander has a great story! September 7, 2005
Mel (Cedar Park, TX United States)
11 out of 12 found this review helpful
I just loved this book. It is a very quick read and very upbeat. For someone with MS or caring for someone with MS it is a story you can relate to. My husband was recently diagnosed with MS and has been very reluctant to read anything about the disease. I am going to have him read this book because while I whink it might confirm some of his fears, at the same time it does so in a positive manner.
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