“Many articles and books have been written for the physician on von Willebrand disease but few for the actual patient; Dr. James’s book fills this need in a very informative and practical way. I expect, after reading this book, the patient will be empowered and better able to live a full life”

Peter Kouides MD
Medical and Research Director, Mary M. Gooley Hemophilia Center
Rochester NY

"An incredible resource for patients and families affected by von Willebrand Disease.  Dr. James, a respected authority in the field, presents information in a highly understandable format.  Many of the readers will relate to the personal statements included."

Barbara A. Konkle, MD
Professor of Medicine
Hematology/Oncology, U. of Pennsylvania
Penn Comprehensive Hemophilia & Thrombosis Program

"This is an honest and forthright account of a disease that affects 1% of women. Expertly written and drawing from her own experience with the disease, Dr. James has provided a very readable and very useful resource manual, which should be required reading not only for those with von Willebrand disease, but also by their doctors!"

Margaret V. Ragni, MD, MPH

Professor of Medicine

Department of Medicine, Division Hematology/Oncology

University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine

Director, Hemophilia Center of Western PA

“This book fills a critical void between the day to day questions of the patient and the usual overly scientific publications in the medical literature.  Dr. James has a vast (and personal) experience that makes this a “must have” for the patient with VWD.  Furthermore, the information is up to date and practical.”

Robert R. Montgomery, MD

Program Director, TS Zimmerman Program for the Molecular and Clinical Biology of VWD

Senior Investigator, Blood Research Institute, Blood Center of Wisconsin

Professor of Pediatric Hematology, Medical College of Wisconsin

Milwaukee, WI