A Mind of Its Own: Tourette's Syndrome: a Story and a Guide - Hardcover

Ruth D. Bruun, M.D., is Clinical Associate Professor of Psychiatry at Cornell University Medical School.

Bertel Bruun, M.D., is retired Clinical Assistant Professor of Neurology at Columbia University Medical School.

"The Bruuns are among the few who fully understand the disorder and its complex treatment....The Bruuns' book should become required reading for practitioners in family practice, psychiatry and neurology, and could form the basis for basic education about the disorder."--Ellen L. Bassuk, M.D.,
Harvard University.

"The Bruun's write in a clear, readable style to provide readers with lucid information about what is currently known about the disorder and how one child and his family has coped....Parents of children with Tourette's Syndrome will find this a helpful book that documents the daily life of one
family's struggle with the disorder, and presents factual information that should allow them to make informed decisions about treatment."--Contemporary Psychology

"Finally, there is a comprehensive book, geared for parents, on Tourette Syndrome. This book is exceptionally well-written, clear, and easy to understand. The material conveys a levl of compassion and understanding about the disorder that any parent will appreciate."--Journal of Genetic
Counseling

"Both well written and novel, dealing with a complex neuropsychiatric disorder in a simple, yet informative way....delightfully human....The book will be most helpful in increasing the awareness of GTS, and the ability to recognize it, particularly in children....Especially helpful to parents
of GTS children, as well as adult GTS patients and their families."--BRAIN A Journal of Neurology