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Terry used to be a psychologist. She retired from the job she loved as a result of her worsening Parkinson's Disease. 'Tremblement' describes the progression of her condition; it's her story. She recounts how she felt when she was diagnosed, as well as the way that her condition affected the people around her. She looks at the importance of learning about the illness - and the available medications - as a way of helping sufferers to face up to their condition. Parkinson's is a movement disorder and this aspect is described in depth. The negative impact of stress in Parkinson's is explored, alongside the importance of relaxation. Throughout the chapters, Terry also examines the importance of sleep, exercise and of understanding the changes in one's thought and language. She emphasizes the importance of close personal relationships and of understanding oneself.Terry spent a year in France, considering her future. Finally, she decided to retire and to write this book. 'Tremblement' offers a sound and positive introduction on the subject of Parkinson's Disease.Terry tait psychologue. Elle a d quitter le travail qu'elle aimait cause de sa maladie de Parkinson qui empirait. 'Tremblement' raconte la progressionde sa condition. C'est la propre histoire de Terry. Elle explique comment elle s'est senti quand elle a t diagnostiqu, ainsi que les ractions des autres. Elle souligne l'importance de se documenter sur la maladie et sur les medicaments disponibles, pour aider les malades faire face leur condition. Parkinson est une maladie de movement et cet aspect de la condition est tudi en profondeur.L'impact negatif du stress sur la maladie de Parkinson est examin a cot de l'importance d'apprendre a se dtendre. Au fil des chapitres Terry examine aussi l'importance du sommeil, de l'exercise et de comprendre le changement de la pense et du langage pour ceux qui ont cette maladie.Terry a considr son futur pendant une anne en France, et finalement elle a dcid de prendre sa retraite et d' crire ce livre. Elle souligne l'importance des relations proches et de se comprendre. Ce livre offre une introduction srieuse et positive sur le sujet de la maladie de Parkinson.