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Trapped

My Life with Cerebral Palsy

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By: Fran Macilvey
Narrated by: Fran Macilvey
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Living in the Belgian Congo with her husband in the 1960s, Fran’s mother became pregnant with a daughter. However, right after she gave birth in the hospital, she felt strange. Unbeknownst to anyone, another daughter was on the way, but before anybody responded, an hour had passed. Because of the delay, Fran was born with cerebral palsy. Growing up with her siblings in Africa, Fran always felt different. When everyone else was playing and having fun, she would watch and wish she could join in. After the family moved to Scotland and Fran grew older, her hurt turned into anger, self-hatred, and suicidal depression. Then one day, someone looked at her and saw a woman to love, and that was the start of her journey to self-acceptance. Fran has written the painful truth about her life to help listeners understand how disabled adults really feel. In her revealing account, she shows just how hard it is to maintain the appearance of a "normal” life. More importantly, out of her million and one mistakes have come lessons in real acceptance, peace, and joy, which she would like to share with her listeners.

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A touching story of the authors experience of living with cerebral palsy. The impact of cerebral palsy on personhood. I now have some insight into what it feels like for children/young people, women and mothers who live with cerebral palsy. A must read for all Health Care Professionals or anybody who wants to understand what it feels like to live with a physical disability.

Experience of Cerebral Palsy Courageously Shared!

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I loved listening to this book. It presented real facts in an storyline.
I’d just like to add, being in a wheelchair is not the worst thing that can happen to you. It’s all that goes with it resonated though.

The truth of the story

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A deeply honest memoir of a life marked by grief and disappointment. Although the author has a multitude of reasons to be sad or angry, I was rather hoping for her to find joy or at least acceptance. I can’t help wondering if the massive chip on her shoulder had something to do with her lack of success in jobs. Spending these nine hours with her was illuminating and interesting, but not at all heartwarming. She is self-aware, And that is endearing. I wish her well.

Honest but seriously depressing

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What a beautiful written book. Giving a real insight into the difficulties of disability.

Real life

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Fran Mclivey's powerful memoir about her life with celebral palsy is a beautifully written piece of literature. Fran's own narration of her life demonstrates her sheer will to conquer her own fears and dispel the preconceptions of her audience.

An Amazing Memoir by An Equally Amazing Woman.

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