cover image Mainstay: 2for the Well Spouse of the Critically Ill

Mainstay: 2for the Well Spouse of the Critically Ill

Maggie Strong. Penguin Books, $10.95 (336pp) ISBN 978-0-14-011978-7

This is at once an affecting, personal, yet practical and specific guide for the well spouse of a chronically ill mate. Strong has, for the past decade, cared for her husband, who suffers from multiple sclerosis. ``Those in a similar plight will recognize Strong as a spokesperson who gives voice to their mourning, anger, valor and committed love,'' said PW . Author tour. (May)