Shake Well Before Use

by Tom Isaacs

Tom Isaacs was diagnosed with Parkinson's disease at the age of 27. After 7 years with the illness, he is unable to walk at all without the aid of medication which itself cannot be relied upon. Given this background what on earth would possess him to attempt to walk 4,500 miles around Britain's coastline, a feat only achieved by a very few healthy people?'Shake Well Before Use' is a story of two one an extraordinary physical achievement; and the other a quest for acceptance and fulfilment in the face of a debilitating and devastating condition which affects the lives of millions of people around the world.'Shake Well Before Use' is the tale of how one man learned to live with, and laugh at, the ravages of Parkinson's disease. Tom Isaacs' courage, determination and infectious zest for life are an inspiration to us all. His is a story that will leave you uplifted and entertained.Proceeeds from the sale of this book go to 'The Cure Parkinson's Trust' registered charity number 1111816

Genres: Nonfiction

352 pages, Hardcover

First published December 6, 2007

Reviews

[Judy · Rating 5 out of 5]

For those of us who have Parkinson's, this book is inspirational. Tom voices some of the fears we might have but are afraid to speak out loud or even to ourselvs. For those who know someone who has PD, this story will give you insights to what PD is like. And, for those who want to read about walking 4500 miles of the English coast, with great descriptions that make you want to be there, I can tell you that you will not be disaappointed. A truly good book!

[Margaret Wakeling · Rating 4 out of 5]

A true account of a man with Parkinson’s who decided to walk round the coast of Britain in a year, over 4000 miles. Fantastic achievement. I was disappointed in the beginning but it was a fantastic achievement and after a while I tuned into his way of writing and his sense of humour.

[Karen · Rating 3 out of 5]

Tom Isaacs has early onset Parkinson's Disease. This book is about his walk around the coast of Britain to raise money for research. I thought the subject matter would be interesting and liked the book but it didn't really 'grab' me. Tom goes over the same material / thoughts over again and this, for me, detracted from the book. That sounds a bit mean because obviously it was all a massive deal for him.