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Mindy Uhrlaub

Hi Friends!

My book tour is over, but the news about Last Nerve continues! And, of course, my work to raise ALS awareness goes on. Thank you for joining me on my journey.

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REVIEWS

“Last Nerve” is a deeply moving, powerfully intimate, and courageous memoir that pulls readers through the trials of familial love, loss, and the emotional complexities of navigating life under the specter of ALS. Mindy’s unflinching honesty as a mother, a wife, and a daughter facing devastating medical realities is both heart-wrenching and inspiring. With clear-eyed reflections on grief, resilience, and the hope for future cures, this memoir offers a poignant journey of personal and generational struggle, beautifully capturing the power of family and self-discovery.  “Last Nerve” is a must-read for anyone facing the shadow of illness or loss and is seeking to find strength in the face of it. It is a story of courage and healing that will linger in your heart long after you turn the final page.

  • Dr. Paul Sampognaro, MD
    UCSF Department of Neurology

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RECENT NEWS & FEATURES

This has been a busy month! Click on the images below to watch recent interviews and read recent articles about Last Nerve and my ALS activism.

KDVR Fox Interview
Colorado Conversations

October 23, 2025
Colorado Conversations
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Fox Dallas Interview
November 9, 2025
Good Day Sunday
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Corsicana Artist and Writer Residency Bookstore
November 13, 2025
Corsicana, TX
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ALS Network Walk and Roll
November 16, 2025
Los Angeles, CA
Honored with a Spotlight Award and hosted a booth
Event Info >>

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RECENT BLOG POSTS

Guest Post: Interview with my Husband, Kirk

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Three Wishes: If my Friends and the Medical Community Knew

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ABOUT LAST NERVE

Last Nerve begins as Mindy Uhrlaub learns that she carries the gene for the fatal neurodegenerative disease amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS). Despite the incredible strain of this diagnosis and additional life challenges, Mindy manages to move forward with amazing tenderness, persistence, and love. Far from a depressing story of misfortune, Last Nerve is as uplifting and witty as it is raw and real. It’s a testament to hope, the endurance of family, and the resilience of the human spirit.

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Mindy Uhrlaub

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