TV Interview with Wide Awake and Dreaming Book Author Julie Flygare

On Wednesday, Jan. 23, 2013 at 9 p.m., my first television interview about my book will air on Montgomery Channel 21! Here’s the program video:   I’m thrilled to be a guest on the award-winning Forward Motion program with Karen Allen, a dynamic host and a kind positively-spirited woman.  During the filming last week, I felt calm…

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Book Club Guide for Wide Awake and Dreaming: A Memoir of Narcolepsy

DISCUSSION QUESTIONS: Note: These questions aim to encourage discussion; there are no right/wrong answers. Before reading this book, what did you think of narcolepsy? Did this book change your perception?   When Julie finally brings up her sleepiness with a primary care doctor, Dr. Andrews, the doctor says everyone gets sleepy. Julie has a gut feeling…

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An Unforgettable Day: Celebrating My Book Launch

On January 5, 2013, over 40 people came together in Great Falls, Virgina to celebrate my book release.  It was a day I will cherish forever. Old friends and new readers alike gathered at my dear friend Gail’s home. I gave a few remarks and read two favorite passages. Thank you, Gail for hosting such…

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Unsupportive Friends and Family Members

We ALL have them. So what do we do about them? My advice is two-fold: 1. You can invite your narcolepsy non-supporter to a sleep doctor’s appointment, local support group, or Narcolepsy Network Conference.  You can also suggest my videos or my book (shameless plug 😉 )! Ultimately, you may not be able to get through to…

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Sleep’s Choice Published in Five Languages

My essay, Sleep’s Choice about excessive daytime sleepiness of narcolepsy is now published in FIVE languages: English, French, German, Spanish and Italian – on RareConnect.org! As I work towards raising awareness globally, this is a very proud day. Thank you to RareConnect and Robert Pleticha for making this possible! RareConnect is a partnership of EURORDIS and NORD – where rare…

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REM Runner’s Top 13 Inspirational Quotes for Living with Chronic Illness

Living with a life-long illness like narcolepsy, feeling of guilt, regret, shame, and self-doubt inevitably creep in. Positive quotes have helped me combat negativity and stay on track towards achieving my goals. In 2013 , I aim to: “aggressively pursue happiness.”  So, to kick start the new year, I’m sharing my top 13 inspirational quotes, releasing…

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Get Inspired! New Year’s Day Free E-Book

Please spread the word to friends, family and health professionals- the Kindle e-book of Wide Awake and Dreaming: A Memoir of Narcolepsy will be FREE on Jan 1, 2013. Download here. Don’t have a Kindle? No problem!Download a FREE Kindle App here to read on your computer, smartphone or tablet (including iPad, iPhone, Mac, Windows 8 PC or tablet, Android phone or…

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