Guillain-Barre Syndrome

Weeks after giving birth, Marilyn’s daughter, Holly Frances went from being a healthy 26-year-old new mom to paralyzed and on life support—in less than 72 hours.

Diagnosed with a rare autoimmune disorder called Guillain-Barre Syndrome (GBS), she was trapped in her own body, unable to move, speak, or hold her newborn daughter.

Holly’s new book, Life Support, tells the story of how she struggled to overcome the despair, hopelessness and pain of recovery, to regain her health and get back to being a mother to her daughter.

Both a memoir and a resource guide, this is the true story of how Holly found purpose in the 126 days she spent in hospital with Marilyn by her side.

A journey of strength, determination and hope, Holly’s story reminds us that life doesn’t always go as planned, sometimes, in the most dire and challenging ways, it turns out better.

If you are a GBS survivor looking to read about another experience, to see that you are not alone. . .

If you are a family member of someone diagnosed with GBS looking for hope, information or guidance. . .

If you are a medical professional looking for education on this rare disease. . .

If you are going through a difficult time and need some motivation in your life to keep going. . .

Or you just want to learn more about what Marilyn’s daughter, Holly went through in the 126 days she spent hospitalized after the birth of her daughter.