Punch Out Parkinson's Disease: Do More Than Just Survive, Thrive!
You've just been diagnosed with Parkinson's disease. Now what?
After the shock wears off and you finish your initial internet research, you're left with an overwhelming list of symptoms, medications, and uncertainties. What you really need is someone who's been there—someone who can guide you through the daily reality of living with PD while keeping your spirits up.
Enter Victor P. Becker, your new coach in the fight against Parkinson's.
Diagnosed at 53 while still pitching competitive softball, Victor has spent twenty years learning how to thrive—not just survive—with this progressive neurological disorder. Punch Out Parkinson's Disease is his gift to the PD community: a warm, practical, and surprisingly funny guide to navigating life when your body has other plans.
This Isn't a Medical Textbook—It's a Survival Manual with Heart
Forget dense medical jargon and clinical symptom lists. Victor focuses on what matters most: maintaining your spirit, adapting to your new normal, and refusing to let PD steal your joy. Through personal stories that range from hilarious (acting out NFL dreams on international flights) to heartwarming (finding inspiration from a double-amputee veteran), he shows you what it really means to live well with PD.
A Quick Read with Lasting Impact:
Victor's approach centers on flexibility, adaptability, resilience, and relentlessness. These aren't just buzzwords—they're the daily practices that allow him, at 72, to continue living a full, active life despite PD's best efforts to slow him down.
Designed to be read in two hours or less, this book respects your time while delivering maximum encouragement. Each "round" ends with "Vic's Counterpunches"—practical takeaways you can implement immediately to fight back against PD.
Who Needs This Book:
Anyone recently diagnosed with Parkinson's disease
Caregivers and family members seeking to understand the daily reality
Long-time PD fighters looking for fresh perspective and encouragement
Healthcare providers wanting authentic patient insights
Anyone facing chronic illness who needs a reminder that life isn't over
What people are saying:
This little book is truly a gem with valuable insight written by a very resourceful individual whose goal is to share his knowledge having Parkinson's with others having it; along with their loved ones, family and/or caretakers.
I wish my dear husband who also had Parkinson's had had the opportunity to gain the empathy and wisdom detailed and shared in words by Victor Becker, the author. Determined not to give up, often with a sense of humor scattered throughout, while participating in physical therapy, yoga and golf, the author demonstrates to readers his journey to building resilience. Plus acknowledging and appreciating that each individual living with PD experiences its symptoms and severity differently.
— Astrid M.