Saving Milly

Love, Politics, and Parkinson's Disease

De: Morton Kondracke

Narrado por: Michael Prichard

Morton Kondracke never intended to wed Millicent Martinez, but the fiery daughter of a radical labor organizer eventually captured his heart. They married, raised two daughters, and loved and fought passionately for 20 years. Then, in 1987, Milly noticed a glitch in her handwriting, a small tremor that would lead to the shattering diagnosis of Parkinson’s disease.

Saving Milly is Kondracke’s powerfully moving chronicle of his vital and volatile marriage, one that has endured and deepened in the face of tragedy; it also follows his own transformation from careerist to caregiver and activist, a man who will “fight all the way, without pause or rest, to ‘save’ his beloved Milly.” (Linda Bowles, The Washington Times)

©2001 Morton Kondracke (P)2001 Books on Tape, Inc.

Reseñas de la Crítica

"A deeply personal and bracingly honest account." (Publishers Weekly)
"This book is a love letter, an involving story of the devastating impact of Parkinson's, and a polemic demanding a substantial increase in federal funds for medical research." (Booklist)

Educational and entertaining

I had never heard of the author or his wife but of course have heard of MJ Fox. My wife was recently diagnosed with PD at age 43. Not knowing what the future holds this book showed me the importance of not wasting the good time we have now before the symptoms advance. Also, there may never be a cure. Twenty years ago Millie was told a cure was 5-10 years away. All they needed was money and time. Millions of dollars and 20 years later the docs still say 5 years to a cure. Hope for the best prepare for reality.

very detailed account

The author relays in detail his wife's ordeal with Parkinson's... very informative, easy listen. As a healthcare worker, I enjoy hearing the patient perspective. Bonus political history of disease research funding.

Loved the political & truth about Parkinson's

If you could sum up Saving Milly in three words, what would they be?

Love Politics & Parkinsons

Who was your favorite character and why?

Milly ... she was a fighter for life.

Did you have an extreme reaction to this book? Did it make you laugh or cry?

This book made me think about the truth of Parkinsons and what people (our surviving loved ones) go through when caring for those stricken with the disease. This book shows true Love, & the political fight for research. How Hollywood helped with Michael J. Fox at the forefront to bring awareness.