Hi everyone, welcome to the premiere of our March book of the month: Dings! This book is in aid of Worldwide Epilepsy Awareness Month to get people more aware about epilepsy, what it is and how to help people who have it. We hope you enjoyed last month’s book, Wonder, and maybe it’s made you think differently about life and how you treat other people. In this episode we are introduced to Conner, an 8 year old boy who is suddenly rushed to hospital after having an epileptic convulsion with blood foaming at his mouth. His parents don’t know what to do, what is happening and what is coming. It’s a journey into the unknown. To keep up to date with everything that’s going on follow our Instagram @thebook.corner_. Next episode we’ll be reading from page 61 ‘Chapter 6’ to page 89 ‘Chapter 9’. BACKGROUND INFO on DINGS: Dings is known to be one of the best novels about epilepsy. Dr Lance Fogan, a neurology professor, writes from a mother’s perspective who has to watch her son go through an experience of a nightmare. After being rushed to hospital due to having an epileptic convulsion, they try to uncover this mysterious problem to why he is constantly sick and failing at school. The teachers are blaming it’s because of the stress of his Dad who was away in Iraq fighting with the army, but is that really the reason? Find out with us as we read Dings!

BACKGROUND INFO on EPILEPSY: Epilepsy is a common condition where sudden bursts of electrical activity in the brain cause seizures or fits. Essentially, the brain’s electrical waves decide to go a bit wild and are soon out of control causing seizures. Seizures are when a person is out of control of their body and usually start thrashing or shaking before falling unconscious. These may be triggered by many things including tiredness, alcohol, drugs, flashing lights or just the brain misbehaving. It varies depending on the person’s brain. If someone does have a seizure then make sure you lay them down or get them outside into some fresh air. Seek medical assistance and once they’re conscious again get lots of sugar back inside of them, food and water. To find more about epilepsy visit: https://www.epilepsy.org.uk/info

We hope you enjoy reading Dings with us through these hard times, learn a bit more about epilepsy and enjoy listening to our episodes! Stay safe, stay at home, keep reading and keep listening!