I read Allen Rucker's book "The Best Seat in the House". It was OK as far as I was concerned but did not really deal with real TM issues such as not being able to work because of physical limitations most of us face. Allen was able to continue with work even in a wheel chair but I can't work due to all four limbs affected plus the issue of no stamia - needing to sleep every few hours, falling when least expected, needing to fix things around the house but need to spend money to get it done, finding ways to do simple things.
I believe that if Allen is really interested in spreading the word about TM, then let him write another book in which he actually interviews some of us that also have TM and details the challanges that we face just to do daily living - especially some of us that do not have a spouse or family member available to help 24/7. Just my thoughts but I was disappointed in the book because as far as I'm concerned it just touched on the physcial and mental challenges we face. Candy K. ----- Original Message ----- From: Jan Hargrove To: Larry Throne;tmic-list Sent: 3/18/2007 10:01:27 AM Subject: [TMIC] Allen Rucker in OKC, OK Larry, Sorry I didn't get to OKC when Allen Rucker was there so we could all meet face to face............but, I was able to order his book online at Barnes and Noble..........so far I've not had time to get into it, but in this week's PEOPLE magazine one person told that this was the book they were currently reading and had high praise for it!! Look's like we're in for a beautiful day! I just hope they're right as they are predicting mucho rain this week, which we DEFINITELY NEED!!! up here........ Later, janh Allen Rucker, the gentleman who the book about his own bout with TM called "The Best Seat In The House: How I Woke Up One Tuesday and Was Paralyzed For Life." He is touring the country promoting the book and will be in Oklahoma City on Saturday, March 3rd (3 pm) at a bookstore called Full Circle. I am planning on going up there to meet him and would like to invite any of you who might be in the area and can make it to come on up. I hope to be there shortly after 3:00pm. Hope to see you there. The store is called FULL CIRCLE Bookstore, 50 Penn Square, OKC, The store number is 405-842-1840. Larry in Oklahoma who could bring an extra puppy if someone wanted me too. I only have a few left! Larry Throne, MSW
