"The Journey" is one family's firsthand account of their experience with ALS, the progressive neurodegenerative disease made prominent by the viral Ice Bucket Challenge of recent years.

But in June 2013, when his mother was diagnosed with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, author Mitchell Brent Spiegel and his family had nothing to help prepare them for the difficult journey ahead. This book fills that gap, offering information and advice gained through their own experiences to help others avoid some of the pitfalls and better meet the challenges presented by this cruel condition.

ALS is...