If you have suffered as I have, from a lifetime of Fibromyalgia symptoms, than you have to read this book! This is the most comprehensive, informative, mind boggling and LIFE SAVING book I have read. It is NOT a tale, it is HOPE of a new life for Fibromyalgics! And that is what most of us need. The years and years of research Dr. St. Amand and his staff have conducted (and still do)has finally paid off. This book is easy to read, even the technical part of what the illness is and why it progresses, is very understandable for a layman. Never before have I read a book on an illness or self help where I can say, this is my life's story. FINALLY there is an answer. There are people out there who understand me. THERE IS HOPE! This life has been hard and the protocol, when followed is hard. But well worth it! This is my other bible. I carry it with me and lend it to whoever needs it and is open minded enough to understand what it is saying. Spread the Word!