Battling a chronic disease can often be a lonely and frustrating ordeal. It doesn't have to be. Alone in My Universe, compiled by Wayne Brown, presents a series of writings from patients suffering from acromegaly. Based on actual personal experiences, these narratives provide a primer of understanding for others dealing with this chronic, debilitating disease that affects many of the body's systems. This collaborative effort, written by real people touched by acromegaly, attempts to raise awareness of this low-profile disease. Each patient tells his or her story as it relates to the...

Battling a chronic disease can often be a lonely and frustrating ordeal. It doesn't have to be. Alone in My Universe, compiled by Wayne Brown, presents a series of writings from patients suffering from acromegaly. Based on actual personal experiences, these narratives provide a primer of understanding for others dealing with this chronic, debilitating disease that affects many of the body's systems. This collaborative effort, written by real people touched by acromegaly, attempts to raise awareness of this low-profile disease. Each patient tells his or her story as it relates to the...

Dennis and Sita have seven sons, who start their early life in Jamaica, until they immigrate to Brixton in the1960's. The main protagonist Basil embarks upon a brutal career as a bare- knuckle prized fighter. He forms a street gang the 'untouchables', they accept employment from Ronny Kray as south London enforcers to the firm. Basil later joins the Black Panthers from Shakespeare Road. Before he is mysteriously found dead in a prison cell on the eve of his release. Wayne the youngest brother then embarks on a personal investigation to uncover the real truth surrounding the untimely death....