With humor, common sense, compassion, and without feeling sorry for himself in the least, Jeremy Schreiber takes you on a journey through the hellish trauma of ALS, known to most of us as Lou Gehrig’s disease. This book reflects the extraordinary life of a truly courageous man. Never Say Invisible is a remarkable work that the powers that be should see as a document that deserves national recognition for its great service to humanity. He explained simply what to do, how to react, and how to get what you need to help with your disability. Jeremy finished his life's story by presenting a blueprint to other disabled people everywhere. As a superior salesman, he crafted a presentation that helped bring 1 million dollars to New Jersey ALS. He was called upon to speak to the New Jersey Legislature to ask for the money needed for ALS.

While he criticized the Federal Government for not fulfilling its role for the disabled, he didn't sit by and just complain. This Federal Program, which is supposed to help all disabled, is failing miserably as Jeremy explains from his wheelchair vantage point. Reaching into the realms of dark humor, Jeremy offers important insights as to the practical working of the ADA. In particular, the way we interact with the disabled. It was interspersed with a light touch of humor into the foibles of the human condition. Jeremy did not write a book that only gave a moderately acerbic account of living every day with ALS. The opinions I am about to express may be seen as slanted due to my familial relationship. I will not forget this book.Before I begin this review, I want to be perfectly transparent. 'The honesty, anger, and unflinching detail of Schreiber's account bestow a power most inspirational stories lack. Sandra Jonas Publishing is proud to collaborate with his parents, Fred and Ronnye Schreiber, to carry on his work.Ī portion of the book proceeds will be donated to the ALS Association Greater New York Chapter and the ALS Therapy Development Institute. Jeremy died on October 29, 2021, before he could finish this book. Smart, clever, and humorous, his story is a testament to what can be learned and achieved despite a terminal illness. While fighting for his independence and then for his life, Jeremy gave his all to the ALS and disability communities. He found love, support, and a powerful purpose. In this moving memoir, he shares his journey after he received a terrifying diagnosis: ALS.Īs the devastating disease robbed him of movement and speech, he was abandoned by his wife and betrayed by a society that shuns people with disabilities. Jeremy Schreiber was on top of the world - athletic, newly married, successful. 'With honesty, poignancy, passion, and humor, this book will open your eyes and possibly your heart.' - Sue Monk Kidd, New York Times bestselling author

Never Say Invisible by Jeremy Schreiber