A file photo of Gong Xunhui before she was diagnosed with ALS.Gong, an ALS patient, has written Beautiful Frozen Person, her autobiography. Commonly known as Lou Gehrig's disease, ALS is a rare and incurable neurological disorder which gradually causes muscle weakness and atrophy throughout the body. Gong was diagnosed with ALS 13 years ago, and she has been in a wheelchair since 2006. The incurable disorder has paralysed Gong, 62, but with her husband’s support, a special eye-tracking device and incredible willpower,Gong published the 150,000-character book Beautiful Frozen Person in her home town of Chengdu this year. (Photo/CFP)
