Behind the Mask of Moebius Syndrome: A Memoir

by Cristina Faragli

Overview

Moebius syndrome is a rare congenital neurological disorder affecting two to 20 out of every million newborns. Patients suffer from total facial paralysis and often cannot even close their eyes or move them from side to side. Unable to smile, frown or otherwise express emotion, their everyday personal relationships are deeply affected. Even eating (chewing) is a problem.

This memoir of a woman with Moebius syndrome provides a first-person view of life "behind the mask."

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781476622958
Publisher:	McFarland & Company, Incorporated Publishers
Publication date:	03/09/2016
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	208
File size:	9 MB
Age Range:	18 Years

About the Author

Optometrist Cristina Faragli lives in Cortona, Italy.
Optometrist Cristina Faragli lives in Cortona, Italy.

Table of Contents

Table of Contents

Acknowledgments viii
Foreword by Ronald Zuker, M.D.
Preface
One. In the Cocoon
Two. Learning to Fly
Three. Like a Butterfly
Index