{"product_id":"9780615953601","title":"ALS: The Gift of a Designer Disease","description":"Living with a chronic debilitating disease can be devastating. For the author Willis Merriman, it is more of a thoughtful adventure. Merriman, an octogenarian has been living with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) for over 20 years. Through the process of diagnosis, to life adjustments, to learning to be a kid again, this book reads more like a thoughtful and at times entertaining journey about life. Through personal reflection, wisdom, positivity and humor Merriman provides a guide for living with a chronic disease, growing old, and the importance of altering perspective and appreciating what \"is.\" \u003cp\u003eThis guide would benefit those who are living with a chronic disease as well as their family members and caregivers, and basically anyone who is willing to learn about the circle of life through a realistic and humorous lens.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Willis J. Merriman","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50089940943088,"sku":"9780615953601","price":11.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"url":"https:\/\/shop-qa.barnesandnoble.com\/products\/9780615953601","provider":"Barnes \u0026 Noble (DEV)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}