<<Disclaimer: Verify this information before applying it to your situation.>> I had quite a few responses about the book I suggested for newbies and acquaintances of those who have CD. Here is one that summarizes them: "I wish I had had this book in the beginning. It would have saved me alot of tears! The stories in this book let me know I'm not a freak! Others understand." The book is: It is: A PERSONAL TOUCH ON... Celiac Disease, written by people touched by Celiac sharing stories to help you. Edited by: Peter R Berlin & Jerry Stone, a Personnal Touch Publishing, LLC, Los Angeles, CA. Mireille *Support summarization of posts, reply to the SENDER not the CELIAC List*