BONUS Show-Living with Tourette's syndrome

MATURE AUDIENCE-Due to involuntary cursing today's show is Mature Audience only...Born in Afghanistan, exiled to Pakistan by the invading Russian army, Johnny Bahar and his family eventually moved to India and from there to America. In this book, Johnny tell the fascinating story of his life and of his struggles with Tourette's syndrome. The involuntary tics and twitches and cursing caused by Tourettes made Johnny, for many years, the butt of bullies and social outcast. Misunderstood, feared and harassed by even ordinary people, as well as transformed into a Dracula-like figure by the terrible medicine he was told to take, he spent most of his youth getting expelled from school and hiding out in his bedroom. Many times, in fits of despair, he attempted to take his own life. But with the constant support of his family, with the special love of a woman who would become his wife, and with his own remarkable blend of determination, courage, humor and faith, Johnny slowly emerged from self-imposed exile to began to live a more "normal" life. He is now the father to three beautfiul daughters. His central message to his readers is to respect and have compassion for every person, whatever his or her appearance, background or limitations. This is one of the funniest and most disturbing books you will ever read. It is essential reading for anyone who wants to learn about the trials and triumphs of living a life with Tourette's.