As we journey through life many things influence the paths we take. Sometimes
a completely unexpected event can significantly influence the road we find
ourselves on. Such was the case with Helen Midgley.

Helen was bitten by a spider and that small bite completely changed her life.
She started as a victim but became a crusader. This book documents her
suffering, depression, dependence on others and subsequent rise to champion
of spider bite victims. It explores a gamut of non-mainstream treatments,
although it would seem that knowledge of the venom of the spider that bit her
is sparse and that there is no well established treatment for it. This book
then is a chronicle of cutting edge spider bite management.

Her story is a testament to the magnificent resilience of the human species.
People who have been helped go on and help other people. So did Helen by
forming the Spider Bite Recovery Support Group, by gaining assistance from
an extraordinarily diverse group of people and by bringing together many of
those people at a conference held in June 2000.

There is much that we do not know about the venoms of the creatures in this
country with which we live. Australia is home to the most venemous snakes,
spiders and jellyfish found anywhere on this planet. Not only can these
venoms kill and severely maim, but also compounds isolated from them, save
human lives and prolong life expectancy. It is ironic then that research
into the venoms of our creatures is so poorly funded in this country.

The cost of Helen's Book is $20.00 Aust.
Please note our pricing is in Australian dollars, there is a
currency converter provided here if you are an overseas visitor.

Postage cost:
Australia and New Zealand $1.50
Outside of Australia and New Zealand $5.00

Please note that we do not have credit card facilities or a secure server,
therefore it will be necessary to send a check or money order when ordering.

Spider Bite Victim's Support Group Inc.
P.O.Box 156
Yankalilla
South Australia 5203
Telephone/Fax 61 + 08 8558 2738
Email Helen Email