In the world of medicine today, there is still much about the inner workings of the human brain that are relatively unknown. Yet advancements in brain scanning and other techniques are giving researchers greater insight on how epilepsy works and why the brain responds as it does to the seizures. Obviously, with advances in genetic testing and the existence of the Human Genome Project, epilepsy could one day be cured and thus help millions of sufferers to live a "normal" and non-disabling lifestyle.

Annotated Bibliography

Chadwick, David. Living with Epilepsy. London: Optima Publishing, 1987. (An excellent book which explains in-depth how a person can cope...

It also provides information on support groups for those afflicted with the disease).
Preston, Robb. Epilepsy: Causes and Treatments. Miami, FL: Symposia Specialists, Inc., 1980. (Another excellent book that discusses all the major aspects of epilepsy. It also provides much information on what a person should do when someone is experiencing an epileptic seizure).

The Spirit Catches You and You Fall Down." Book Review. Internet. 2003. Accessed September 19, 2005. http://www.spiritcatchesyou.com/bookdescription.htm.(A very thorough review of Anne Fadiman's book which describes Lia Lee's battle with epilepsy, both medically and culturally).