You Have Young Onset Parkinson's

How I Learned to Live Positively with Early Onset Parkinson's Disease (And How You Will Too)

De: Blake Bookstaff

Narrado por: Blake L. Bookstaff

Essential listening for caregivers, advocates, friends, and family—this inspiring book offers hope and guidance for anyone, of any age, diagnosed with Parkinson’s.

A Parkinson’s diagnosis can feel like a bombshell, but it doesn’t have to define your life. When serial entrepreneur and lifelong optimist Blake Bookstaff was diagnosed with Young-Onset Parkinson’s Disease (YOPD) at 47, he initially tried to ignore the news, spiraling into heartbreak and despair. Years later, Blake’s outlook has transformed. Fueled by newfound hope, he now embraces life with renewed positivity and purpose.

In this heartfelt and humorous book, Blake shares his journey from diagnosis to acceptance, offering practical advice and emotional support for those navigating Parkinson’s. Designed to help patients and their families, the book provides insights into the early years post-diagnosis, the actions to take, and pitfalls to avoid.

Follow Blake’s inspiring story as he builds a support network, connects with world-renowned specialists, and discovers “hope from all angles.” From participating in boxing classes to exploring cutting-edge treatments, Blake’s journey demonstrates that life with Parkinson’s can still be full of meaning, joy, and optimism.

You’ll also learn:

How to find the right doctor and be an empowered patient.

What to expect from frontline medications.

Steps to maintain balance, motor skills, and overall wellbeing.

Practical exercises and strategies to build resilience and hope.

Part memoir, part self-help guide, and featuring a foreword by NBC’s Willie Geist, this book is a raw, honest, and uplifting account of living fully despite a Parkinson’s diagnosis. Blake Bookstaff is a proud supporter of the Michael J. Fox Foundation, with all profits from this book donated to Parkinson’s research.

©2023 Blake L. Bookstaff (P)2025 Blake L. Bookstaff

Inspiring

This book is ideal for those looking to get passed the negatives and focus more on the positives. The author done a wonderful job narrating and has the readers best interests at heart. Wonderful read!

Honesty and Positivity

I listened to this book to learn more because a person close to me has Parkinson’s (though not early onset). I loved the honest account and practical information and jotted down some points to learn more about. We can all remember to maintain our positivity no matter what we face. Thank you.