Through humour and observation, Epilepsy: Live or Die shows how the author has had his life shaped by epilepsy. He believes that awareness is the key to understanding and through this book hopes to inform and gently educate people about those living with the condition. Gavin Hogarth was born in Liverpool, England, and is proud to be a 'born and bred Scouser!' Having lived with epilepsy most of his life; it is with the complete support of his family and friends that he has written this book. Gavin's philosophy is "just get on with it!"