Missing Factor

This indispensable book is a must for anyone interested in haemophilia, it offers a real insight into the daily life of a family living with this frightening and distressing condition. The book tells of Marie Berger's experiences bringing up a son with haemophilia. She describes vividly the traumas she suffered when her son was first diagnosed, her bewilderment as she struggled to understand the implications of the illness and his treatment and how she gradually learnt to cope and to bring up her family of five children. Stripped of medical jargon, it is an easy, enjoyable read and contains a wealth of advice and information for fellow sufferers or their families