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'This is not a tale of tragedy but one of re-engaging with the world - or realising what's truly important'  Stylist  'An amazing and wonderful piece of writing. I could not put it down'  Claire Tomalin    'Frank, thought-provoking and uplifting. Will resonate with other people with MS, and also, so importantly, with their family and friends... an invaluable resource' The Times Literary Supplement","brand":"WoB","offers":[{"title":"GB \/ GOOD \/ INTERNAL","offer_id":49547965694225,"sku":"GOR010408898","price":0.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"GB \/ VERY_GOOD \/ INTERNAL","offer_id":50701135708433,"sku":"GOR009703630","price":0.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0784\/4072\/6801\/files\/0241980933.jpg?v=1751389909"},{"product_id":"unmapped-mind-book-christian-donlan-9780241305287","title":"The Unmapped Mind","description":"'Remarkable and revelatory, a dazzling achievement. 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