"I am overwhelmed and thrilled that someone has FINALLY written a book about Valley FeverI found the book to be extremely enlightening, easy to read and easy to understand. More importantly, this book has vindicated me and many others afflicted with CoccidioidomycosisHad this book been available when I was first diagnosed, it would not have taken me over a year, and several doctors, and many tests, to finally find the right doctor." --
Honey De Serre
Editor, The Bugler & The Sentinel
Publications of the Jewish War Veterans (JWV) of the USA "Thank you for presenting this remarkable compilation of facts and personal stories about Valley Fever. This is a disease that many would just as soon sweep under the rug-you've laid the dust out where all can see!" --
Sandra Larson
Executive Director, Valley Fever Americas Foundation and the Valley Fever Vaccine Project of the Americas: A Rotary District 5240 Project "The authors have filled a need for a detailed understanding of San Joaquin Valley Fever (Coccidioidomycosis)This volume is complete, up to date and accurate in describing this illness" --
Hans Einstein, MD, FACP
World's Foremost Valley Fever Expert and Treatment Pioneer
Bakersfield, California "This book is a layman's comprehensive review of the nature and treatment of Valley Fever. It provides the reader with an understanding of the endemic regions of the disease, factors which contribute to the incidence of Valley Fever in humans and pets, and symptoms of the respiratory infectionA particularly appealing section of the book is devoted to personal accounts of individuals who survived infection with the Valley Fever pathogen. Many of these stories will be an inspiration to victims of the disease." --
Garry T. Cole, PhD
Professor of Biology
Margaret Batts Tobin Endowed Chair
Department of Biology, University of Texas at San Antonio
World Leading Valley Fever Vaccine Researcher"This is a valuable, well researched book and I would highly recommend it for patients, their family members, endemic area residents, and tourists." --
Dr. Craig M. Rundbaken, DO, FCCP, FACOI
Pulmonary/Valley Fever Clinic
Sun City West, Arizona
Owner Reviews, Ratings, Comments and Criticism
If you suffer from Valley Fever or, especially, if you are a friend or loved one of a VF victim, you must read Sharon and David Filip's book. VF is a very puzzling illness to the victims, families and even the doctors who treat it. This is the first book of its' kind. It clearly explains how devastating VF can be, how it is an incurable disease, what the symptoms are and how to recognize them, what treatments are available and how to emotionally manage your illness. I have been a Valley Fever sufferer for almost a year and I can tell you firsthand how tough it's been. In the initial stages, I was quite ill, but have settled into a more chronic stage of debilitating fatigue and joint pain. One of the hardest things has been to try to explain to people why I am not better yet. Sharon and David's book lays it all out. I highly recommend it to friends and family who want to understand and be supportive. I am an RN and had considered myself to be pretty savvy about VF. But, after reading this book, I feel incredibly enlightened and empowered to deal with my illness and to be compassionate to my fellow VF sufferers.
