Together Against The Wind. A Mother Remembers

These memoirs illustrate the daily challenges and adventures that a mother faced, for three years, to save the life of her daughter who was inflicted with Multiple Chemical Sensitivity (MCS). It was written to give hope to the families of other victims of this devastating and rare disease, and inspire them not to abandon the fight to help their loved ones. New Jersey (1995) Doctor's Office: "Your daughter has mononucleosis." Fateful Diagnosis: Recovery not achieved. Beginning of a mother's pilgrimage in search of a solution to the mysterious health problems of her daughter Patricia. Texas (1996) Environmental Clinic: "Your daughter has Multiple Chemical Sensitivity (MCS)." Hopeful Diagnosis: Mother and daughter will reside for twelve months in a porcelain mobile home at an ecology housing camp for MCS patients. They will experiment with various alternative therapies, to no avail. New Mexico (1997) Discovery of El Dorado: Guided solely by her instinct, she risks the future of her family, and undertakes a journey surrounded by uncertainty. Desperate Action: They will live for a year in a house in the middle of the high desert, isolated from society. There, she will discover new treatments which will restore her daughter's health.