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Chemical Cowboys: A story of Guillain Barre Syndrome
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Chemical Cowboys: A story of Guillain Barre Syndrome

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Chemical Cowboys: A Story of Guillain-Barre Syndrome is a harrowing true story of one man's battle with Guillain-Barre Syndrome, a debilitating illness caused by exposure to deadly chemicals on a farm. William Simmons recounts the shocking incident of being sprayed with pesticides while working in a vineyard, leading to a rapid deterioration in his health. As he grapples with the devastating effects of the syndrome, Simmons sheds light on the unsafe practices and lack of regulations in the agricultural industry, urging for stricter measures to protect workers from chemical exposure. His journey from a healthy farm worker to a quadriplegic is a poignant reminder of the dangers lurking in our everyday environment. This is a compelling narrative that serves as a wake-up call to the risks posed by chemical use and the urgent need for change in farming practices.

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Format
Paperback
Publisher
Olympia Publishers
Country
United Kingdom
Date
10 July 2025
Pages
176
ISBN
9781835435557

This title is printed to order. This book may have been self-published. If so, we cannot guarantee the quality of the content. In the main most books will have gone through the editing process however some may not. We therefore suggest that you be aware of this before ordering this book. If in doubt check either the author or publisher’s details as we are unable to accept any returns unless they are faulty. Please contact us if you have any questions.

Chemical Cowboys: A Story of Guillain-Barre Syndrome is a harrowing true story of one man's battle with Guillain-Barre Syndrome, a debilitating illness caused by exposure to deadly chemicals on a farm. William Simmons recounts the shocking incident of being sprayed with pesticides while working in a vineyard, leading to a rapid deterioration in his health. As he grapples with the devastating effects of the syndrome, Simmons sheds light on the unsafe practices and lack of regulations in the agricultural industry, urging for stricter measures to protect workers from chemical exposure. His journey from a healthy farm worker to a quadriplegic is a poignant reminder of the dangers lurking in our everyday environment. This is a compelling narrative that serves as a wake-up call to the risks posed by chemical use and the urgent need for change in farming practices.

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Format
Paperback
Publisher
Olympia Publishers
Country
United Kingdom
Date
10 July 2025
Pages
176
ISBN
9781835435557