An inspirational and heartfelt story told through the eyes of Lauren Singer’s service dogs Fred and Pepper, this memoir chronicles the daily triumphs and defeats of living with Multiple Sclerosis (MS). Beautifully illustrated, it follows Fred and Pepper as they recount daily life, from their mischievous adventures of escaping through the gate to sharing the devastating news of the passing of Lauren’s father. Amusing and heartwarming, this narrative about the relationship between a person with disabilities and her dogs is sure to enlighten readers about MS while it entertains.
Lauren Singer was diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis (MS) when she was 16 years old. Since then, she has made every effort to teach others about MS, which she has done mostly through writing. She has written Get out the Way I'm Dancing (2005, Double Story), A Measure of Time: My Life with MS (2000, UCT Disability Unit) and Fred, at your Service Ma'am (2004, Spearhead Press).