Key Books about Multiple Sclerosis (MS)
All the books listed in this resource guide are held in the MS Society Library and are available for loan. Reviews of some of these titles and other MS related books can also be read at Latest Books You can either scroll down the page to see all the items listed, or click on one of the links below to go to the relevant section.
- Carers
- For children
- Cognition / memory
- Complementary and Alternative Medicine
- Emotions and Behaviour
- Exercise - books
- Exercise - DVDs
- Families
- General books on MS
- Leisure / Travel
- Pregnancy / Childbirth
- Progressive MS
- Relaxation / Stress Reduction
- Swallowing
- Symptom Management
Carers
Caring for someone with MS: a handbook for family and friends - 1st edRidley, Joanna.
London: Multiple Sclerosis Society, 2008.
The carer's handbook: essential information and support for all those in a caring role - 2nd ed
Matthews, Jane.
Begbroke, Oxford: How to Books, 2007.
Relatively speaking: suggestions to help the long distance carer.
Kemp, Gillian.
Hatfield: Millwood Books, 2007.
For Children
MS in your life - a guide for young carersLaidlaw, Rosie.
London: Multiple Sclerosis Society, 2008.
Annie & Dan talk about MS: a DVD for children under 10.
London : Multiple Sclerosis Society, 2007.
The young person's guide to MS
Mutch, Kerry.
Letchworth: MS Trust, 2006.
Benjamin: My Mum is Special
Lazai, Stefanie; Pohl, Stephan.
UK: Schering Health Care, 2005.
My Dad's got MS
Hetherington, Gary.; Young, Carol.
Letchworth: MS Trust, 2001.
My Mum's got MS
Sayer, Penny.; Young, Carolyn.
Ormskirk: Roby Education Ltd, 2001.
Cognition / Memory
Facing the cognitive challenges of Multiple SclerosisGingold, Jeffrey N.
New York : Demos Medical Publishing, 2006.
Mental sharpening stones: manage the cognitive challenges of multiple sclerosis
Gingold, Jeffrey N.
New York: Demos Medical Publishing, 2008.
Multiple Sclerosis: understanding the cognitive challenges
Larocca, Nicolas.; Kalb, Rosalind.
New York: Demos Medical Publishing, 2006.
Complementary and Alternative Medicine
Complementary and alternative medicine and multiple sclerosis. - 2nd edBowling, Allen C.
New York: Demos Medical Publishing, 2007.
Complementary Healthcare : A guide for patients
Pinder, M. et al.
London: The Prince of Wales' Foundation, 2005.
Complementary therapies for pain management: an evidence-based approach
Ernst, Edzard.; Pittler, Max H.; Wider, Barbara.
Edinburgh: Elsevier Mosby, 2007.
The desktop guide to complementary and alternative medicine: an evidence-based approach - 2nd ed.
Ernst, Ezard.; Pittler, Max H.; Wider, Barbara. -- Edinburgh: Mosby Elsevier, 2006.
Emotions and Behaviour
MS and your feelings: handling the ups and downs of multiple sclerosisShadday, Allison.
Alameda, USA : Hunter House, 2007.
Exercise - books
Exercise and physiotherapyBailey, J.
London: Multiple Sclerosis Society, 2006.
Exercises for Multiple Sclerosis: A safe and effective program to fight fatigue, build strength and improve balance.
Hamler, Brad.
Healthy Living Books, 2006.
Exercises for people with MS
Betts, Liz.
Letchworth: MS Trust, 2004.
Exercise - DVDs
Move it for ms! The fun way to exercise with Mr MotivatorLetchworth : MS Trust, 2007.
Leanne's chair workout
Grose, Leane.
Ilc Media, 2007.
Single chair yoga - volume 1.
Voelker, Lakshmi.
USA: www.getfitwhereyousit.com, 2007.
Yoga for MS and related conditions: Exercise video for people wth limited mobility
Canada : Mobility Limited, 1993.
Families
Multiple sclerosis: a guide for families - 3rd edKalb, Rosalind C.
New York: Demos Medical Publishing, 2006.
General books on MS
Multiple Sclerosis: the questions you have-the answers you need - 4th ed Kalb, Rosalind C.New York: Demos Medical Publishing, 2008.
Multiple sclerosis for dummies.
Kalb, Roaslind.; Holland, Nancy.; Giesser, Barbara.
Indanapolis : Wiley, 2007.
Leisure / travel
Barrier-Free Travel: A nuts and bolts guide for wheelers and slow walkers - 2nd ed.Harrington, Candy.
New York : Demos Medical Publishing, 2005.
Easy access Britain: the guide to accessible places to stay
Tourism for All.
Kendal: Tourism for All, 2007.
Holidays in Britain and Ireland 2007 - a guide for disabled people.
London: RADAR, 2006.
Walking on wheels: 50 wheel-friendly trails in Scotland - 1st ed
McCracken, Eva.
Dunfermline: Cualann Press, 2006.
Living with MS
Coping with Multiple Sclerosis: a practical guide to understanding and living with MS - Revised ed / Benz, Cynthia; Reynolds, Richard. -- London: Vermillion, 2005.Multiple Sclerosis: a guide for the newly diagnosed. - 3rd ed.
Holland, Nancy J.; Murray, T Jock.; Reingold, Stephen C.
New York: Demos, 2007.
Meeting the challenge of Progressive Multiple Sclerosis
Coyle, P.K.; Halper, J.
New York : Demos Medical Publishing, 2001.
This book focuses on ways not only to manage progressive MS but also to cope with the life changes that may accompany it.
Pregnancy / childbirth
The disabled woman's guide to pregnancy and birthRogers, J.
New York: Demos Medical Publishing, 2006.
Multiple Sclerosis and having a baby
Graham, Judy.
Rochester, Vermont: Healing Arts Press, 1999.
Progressive MS
Living with progressive multiple sclerosis: overcoming the challenges - 2nd ed.Coyle, Patricia K.; Halper, June.
New York: Demos Medical Publishing, 2008.
Meeting the challenge of Progressive Multiple Sclerosis
Coyle, P.K.; Halper, J.
New York : Demos Medical Publishing, 2001.
Relaxation / stress reduction
The relaxation and stress reduction workbook - 6th ed.Davis, Martha E.; McKay, Elizabeth R.
Oakland, CA: New Harbinger, 2008.
Full catastrophe living: how to cope with stress, pain and illness using mindfulness meditation.
Kabat-Zinn, Jon.
London: Piatkus, 2004.
Swallowing
The dysphagia cookbook: great tasting and nutritious recipes for people with swallowing difficultiesAchilles, Elaine.
Nashville, Tennesee: Cumberland House, 2004.
Easy-to-swallow, easy-to-chew cookbook: over 150 tasty and nutritious recipes for people who have difficulty swallowing
Weihofen, Donna L.; Robbins, Joanne.; Sullivan, Paula A.
New York: Wiley, 2002.
Soft options for adults who have difficulty chewing.
Greer, Rita.
London: Souvenir Press, 1998.
Symptom Management
Books providing detailed information on MS symptoms and treatments.
Managing the Symptoms of Multiple Sclerosis
Looks at the common symptoms of MS and ways of managing them.
R.T. Schapiro
New York : Demos, 2007.
ISBN 1932603360
Multiple Sclerosis:The guide to treatment and management - 6th ed
Polman, Chris. H. et al.
New York: Demos, 2006.
This book looks at commonly used treatments for MS, including detailed information on drugs, diets, physical management strategies and surgical options.
