Many have asked what the picture is on the front cover of my book “Parkinson’s, shaken, not stirred”. Family and friends know, but after recent events I thought I should maybe share it with you all. The photo is of a lemon blossom from my lemon tree in our garden. This tree was bought for me several years ago by one of my brothers. He suffered from Gaucher disease and later on in life was diagnosed with Parkinson’s. Sadly having PD for just several years, he passed away too young at the age of 63. He was very successful in his work, but his job was extremely stressful. After experiencing personally last week what emotional stress can do, exacerbating Parkinson’s at a frightening speed, I am beginning to understand how and why he deteriorated fast going downhill so quickly, that even surprised doctors. Now you know why I put a photograph of lemon blossom on the front cover, representing a personal and silent dedication to my brother. I hope he is in a better place now, pain free, and without the restraints and suffering of disease. He is very much missed.
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