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American author and musician Marlo Donato Parmelee was born 29 May, 1972, and is the youngest daughter of an Irish mother and Sicilian- American father. Marlo grew up on Long Island, NY and received a BA in classical Music from the Aaron Copland School of Music at Queens College, NYC. She has lived in London for the past five years. By day, Marlo is the UK support manager for luxury fashion brand, Donna Karan International. By night, she takes to the stage as the driving force behind local London band, Mantis and the Prayer (www.myspace.com/mantisandtheprayer), as well as her solo project, Marlo Donato (www.myspace.com/marlodonato). As she says, 'fashion is my passion, and music is my religion. Storytelling, whether it is in music or written form, is how I express my spirit.'She is a member of ASCAP (American Society of Composers Authors and Publishers) and her music has been played on radio stations in the US, UK, and Australia. She has been interviewed on Long Island radio WGBB, London's LBC News and has appeared on BBC's City Hospital, where her music was featured as well. Her EP, Marlo can be purchased at amazon.com.Awkward Bitch: My Life with MS is Marlo's first book. In 2004, at the age of 32, Marlo was diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis, the most common neurological disease amongst young adults today. From diagnosis her attitude has been 'forget MS, I still look hot!'She has worked with the MS Society and charities such as Attitude is Everything to raise awareness for MS and other disabling conditions. Marlo has a popular Youtube channel www.youtube.com/teslagirlm where she vlogs candidly and amusingly about her battle with MS. Her topics include sex, injecting medication, fatigue, and travelling. Marlo regularly gives talks about her Multiple Sclerosis at the Royal London Hospital.
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15 of 15 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
A fantastic book, in which Marlo tells her story of learning she has MS and her life since. She has exactly the same outlook of life with MS as I do - life with MS is just different and it's made her stronger. Her descriptions are spot-on and I have recommended this book to my friends and family. Thankyou so much Marlo, for helping me put things in perspective!
12 of 12 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
This an absolute must have for those with MS, family and friends of those with MS or anyone who maybe interested? Although hard hitting at times this book is packed with humour and informs that just because you have MS you can still look good.
10 of 10 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
I bought this book as I heard about it from a friend whom works with the author. I wasn't sure what to expect but from the moment I bought and received it, I had trouble putting it down. I could completely relate to the author as a person and found her journey with MS painful but so inspirational and important to read. I do not have MS and this book was a learning curve for me. Thank you Marlo Donato Parmelee for writing this, you've educated me and you have my deep respect, thanks.
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MS with humour, an essential read
I loved this book. The humour that Marlo manages to include in the story of her MS journey is brilliant and is a joy to read. Read more
Published 2 months ago by DebB
Fantastic Book!
I read this book after being recommended by a friend. I couldn't put it down and read it in 1 day. I was diagnosed with MS in 1997 and luckily have not been too affected so far. Read more
Published 3 months ago by Cloughers
Irritating
This book could have been much more enjoyable had someone taken away the author's big bag of exclamation marks before she started writing.
Published 3 months ago by Joon
How irritating...
I'm actually intensely irritated by this book and its writer. I suspect she would have written about herself whether she had MS or not. Read more
Published 11 months ago by Cs Howarth
Fab bitch of a book
Great book did not put it down until I finished. The book has since been passed on to all my friends who have MS & they also enjoyed it. Read more
Published 17 months ago by coxy
Good read if interested in MS
A very honest biographic read taking you through the journey of being diagnosed with MS, having to face the NHS, coping with life and finding the strength to carry on. Read more
Published 19 months ago by Anti
MS is a serious illness. The best way to deal with it is with humour
MS is a serious illness. The best way to deal with it is with humour. I enjoyed reading the book so much I finished it in a day. I recommend the book for all who interact with MS.
Published 21 months ago by Visa
Amazing book for anyone to read!
I recently have had my eyes opened to MS and wanted to find everything I possibly could about this disease. Read more
Published 22 months ago by K. Barton
Inspirational
I am so glad I got this book. I couldn't put it down. Although everyones' experiences are different it was an honest account of the author's own experiences and how she dealt with... Read more
Published 23 months ago by K. Crease
yawn yawn
a monotonous read in which author paints herself as some sort of superhero, appears to have a case of me me's instead of ms!..get on with it like the rest of us
Published 23 months ago by mary
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