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"The incredible story of Johnny Agar, born with cerebral palsy and who doctors thought would never walk, overcoming the odds to participate in long-distance endurance races with his dad pushing him, until the final mile when he walks across the finish line" -- Provided by publisher.
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39 years ago, Steven's life changed beyond recognition. An accident caused him to lose his right arm, setting him on a path of ingenuity, courage and determination. Now, a motivational speaker, Steven looks back over his life at the challenges he's overcome and the amazing moments that have shaped his future.
As a true, Yorkshire man, this book is, written from the soul without frills. Detailing his resolve to overcome disability prejudice, to enjoy...
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Why walk when you can soar... These are the opening words on Tracy Todd's website and they are a powerful affirmation of the person Tracy is today - a sought-after inspirational speaker whose uplifting presentations have inspired and given hope to many people. But it is difficult to imagine what she has overcome in a tough and often lonely journey. At the age of twenty-eight her life was turned upside down when a horrific road accident left her a...
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ALTHOUGH HE LOST HIS SIGHT, HE NEVER LOST HIS VISION!
“Blind Strength” is a uniquely entertaining and captivating Autobiography and Resurgence Strategy written by nationally recognized high-performance athlete, humanitarian, and legally blind author, Chris Delaney.
During adversity, the struggles we are forced to endure can leave us questioning whether we have the stamina, courage, resiliency, and mental fortitude to prevail. “Blind Strength”...
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What do you do when one day, a stroke turns your entire world upside-down?
On a beautiful fall day in 2007, a major stroke slices through the lives of husband and wife Judy Friesem and Kim Bush, leaving Kim partially paralyzed. The blog that Judy faithfully writes throughout the four years before Kim's death beautifully chronicles the troughs and crests of their new life and keeps them connected to their community.
This is a story about discovery,...
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YOU CAN FIND PURPOSE IN YOUR PAIN!
During an ordinary Fall afternoon, Kimber Hanchey-Ogden was delivered devastating news: Seth, her 17-year-old son, had been hit by a car and airlifted to a hospital! Having sustained a traumatic brain injury, doctors told her that if Seth made it, he would never be able to walk or talk, he would not remember his past or understand humor. And that was just for starters.
As hopeless as his prognosis seemed, Kimber...
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"This book is a call to action for all women who are looking to find "hope in a hopeless world and bravery in an age that seems to lack it," by a woman who has navigated loss, trauma, abuse, faith shifts, and deep pain and come out the other side still hopeful."--
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“How to be Happy - Book One” is a series of happiness hacks relating to daily personal life. These are tips and tricks proven to make a difference in people's lives. I'm living proof of that. Despite being disabled with an incurable illness, I am, right now, the happiest I've ever been. How do I explain it? Drop in and I'll share my secrets. After we chat, they won't be so secret anymore:) No problem. I want you to check them out, I want you to...
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In 1970, David Homel escaped the American draft by moving to Paris. But a hiking accident in Spain led to a harrowing journey through botched surgeries, opiate addiction, the loneliness of a crippled traveler, and the constant pain that would define his life for years to come.
Today, planning to stay in the game as long as possible, he has a few ideas about how to do just that. By confronting body image issues, performance anxiety, and the challenges...
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Having spent the past 30 years using her wheelchair, this is the heartfelt story of Katie Rodriguez Banister, who became a quadriplegic after an auto accident at the age of 25. “On A Roll: How it Feels to Be On Wheels” is a journey of coping and finding hope. An inspiring combination of self-reflection and bravery, On A Roll encourages the reader to work through every obstacle life dares to present. Using Katie's 4-point Coping Strategy and learning...
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Why are biographies only written about famous people? We all have a story in us. In The Eighteen Point Five, twenty-five people share their personal and honest experiences of living with disabilities and disorders.
Our stories may shift your thinking and clear up misconceptions. Our contributors hope to encourage readers living with similar disabilities and disorders by sharing insights, challenges and achievements.
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A daughter's inspiring biography of her father, who lost his sight in a massive maritime disaster-and went on to build a rewarding life and career.
Eric Davidson was a beautiful, fair-haired toddler when the historic Halifax Explosion struck, devastating the Nova Scotia capital and killing almost two thousand people while seriously injuring thousands more. Eric lost both eyes-a tragedy that his mother never fully recovered from. Eric, however, was...
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Fed up with his frustrations, feelings of failure and self-imposed loneliness and resenting his autism, Callum L Gamble was at his breaking point. He decided to write down everything that had gone wrong in his life and was surprised by what he found out.
On his raw and honest journey of self-discovery, Callum takes you from being an anxious schoolboy, through a turbulent adolescence, to becoming an award-winning entrepreneur. Along the way, you will...
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"For those who stutter and their families, this is a motivating and informative guide of proven strategies and therapies, featuring real-life success stories and examples from many high-profile individuals and celebrities, as well as people of all ages." --Amazon.
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"The diagnosis was one of the most significant things ever to happen to me. It was like finally finding a pair of shoes that fit, so I could start to walk forward in life with the right support at last."
Claire spent 30 years trying to 'fit in'. But constantly pretending to be just like everyone else placed an intolerable strain on her mental health. Then she discovered the truth: she was autistic.
Autism is a gift, a blessing, if you (and the rest...
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An Extraordinary Ordinary Life: Insights from Parenting a Disabled Child explores the eventful life of Curtis, born with a rare partial chromosome deletion, as experienced by his mother, Lucy.
These stories and reflections are drawn from 50 years of parenting, preserved in notebooks, diaries, scrapbooks and art therapy journals. Like a spiral, the book centers on the role of the parent or caregiver, then looks outward to the child, the family, and...
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In My Two Elaines, author Marty Schreiber, former governor of Wisconsin, watches his beloved wife, Elaine, gradually transform from the woman he fell in love with in high school, and who diligently supported his political career, to the Elaine who knows she is declining and can't remember how to cook a meal, and finally to the Elaine who no longer recognizes Marty or their children.
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