Some hands are hard to hold. This is the story of how we hold them anyway.
In The Second Hand, Barbara J. Mack continues the story she began in The Hand I've Been Dealt - this time opening the page to others who know what it means to live with epilepsy, or to love someone who does. Parents, teachers, doctors, children, friends, and everyday people share their own stories of struggle and strength alongside Barb's, each one a reminder that no one has to carry a hard diagnosis alone.
Through heartache, hope, and the everyday courage it takes to keep going, The Second Hand is a book about community - about what happens when people find each other in the middle of something difficult, and choose to stay.
Whether you're living with epilepsy yourself, or simply want to understand and support someone who is, these stories offer comfort, honesty, and the quiet reminder that strength is often found together.