Book review: O’Connor finds quiet certainty to carry on after Parkinson’s diagnosis

Annmarie O’Connor’s 'Twitch' is a must-read for anyone affected by Parkinson’s
Book review: O’Connor finds quiet certainty to carry on after Parkinson’s diagnosis

Annmarie O’Connor was diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease in December 2021 at age 47. File picture: Eddie O’Hare

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