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A journey through rare disease, a dream of flying, and the gratitude found in acceptance. When Jonathan first threw his parachute—in that instant—the rushing air was still, the falling stopped, and a dream of flying began to take shape: soaring, free from the burdens he carried, held in the sky by a fabric wing. But a cancer diagnosis began a cascade—surgeries, treatments, recurrences, and life-altering side effects. Learning to fly felt impossible.

Helen Keller’s name is forever linked with courage, perseverance, and the power of education. In Midstream: My Later Life, she picks up where The Story of My Life left off, offering a rare look at her journey beyond her early triumphs. Here, Keller recounts the challenges and victories of adulthood—her advocacy for people with disabilities, her international travels, her friendships with world leaders and artists, and her tireless fight for social change. She writes candidly about setbacks, loneliness, and the weight of public life, but also about the deep sense of purpose that guided her.

When adventurous overseas traveler, Amy, is diagnosed with retinitis pigmentosa, she has no idea what difficulties lie ahead. After finishing mobility training from the Bureau of Blindness, she thinks her problems are solved, but when Amy tackles the streets with her white cane, the real fun begins. Determinedly sweeping away her fears, she starts to celebrate the reality of vision-impaired independence. Join the chaos and laughter in this series of uplifting anecdotes as Amy looks to the lighter side of mobility.

En este libro conmovedor, la actriz chilena Leonor Varela, quien vive actualmente en Estados Unidos, relata la historia vivida con su hijo Matteo, diagnosticado Leukodystrofia AGS a los cuatro meses de vida. Jamás aceptó el diagnóstico de los médicos y emprendió una lucha física, emocional y espiritual para salvarle la vida.

In a world that often excludes or overlooks the wealth of experiences and perspectives of individuals with disabilities, "A Billion People in the Shadows" emerges as a compelling exploration of the world’s largest and most misunderstood minority group. With 15-20% of the global population living with disabilities, Doug McCullough's narrative delves into the profound impact of societal perceptions and self-imposed stigma on those facing all types of disability, including sensory, physical, intellectual, developmental, and mental health.

You, Me, & the Dog is a beguiling love story between two complicated New York natives and the enchanting creature that served as their precious surrogate child—and ultimate comfort when unimaginably provocative and devastating circumstances rocked the idyllic world they built. Theirs is a love that palpitates on the page.

This audiobook is narrated by an AI Voice. ¿Quién soy? ¿Qué me hace especial? ¿Cuál es mi propósito? Estas preguntas seguro han rondado tu mente al menos una vez en tu vida. Yo también me las hacía y, después de ser diagnosticado con una enfermedad degenerativa, me parecía importante...

Born of Water is a raw and reflective collection about becoming human through vulnerability. Across essays, poems, and journal entries, Andrew Osei explores tears, time, darkness and light, fatherhood, mental struggle, faith, resilience, and grace. The work begins with the idea that crying is...

Alina und Tim sind zwei Menschen, die in ihrem Leben immer wieder erfahren mussten, wie es sich anfühlt, unterschätzt, gebremst oder nicht ernst genommen zu werden. Schon früh begegneten ihnen Vorurteile, Ängste und Grenzen, die andere für sie festlegen wollten. Doch ihre Geschichte zeigt...

An inspirational memoir by the former IndyCar driver turned entrepreneur, race team owner and philanthropist, No Finish Line is Sam Schmidt’s account of leading the charge to find cures and treatments for spinal cord injuries after a racing accident left him paralyzed. On January 6, 2000, Sam...

A humorous, profound debut memoir about chronic pain, accessibility, and young adulthood, by an acclaimed essayist and cartoonist. In 2021, Gabrielle Drolet developed a condition that made her unable to use her hands. It only worsened over time, and as a writer and artist, she had to learn new...

NATIONAL BESTSELLER For readers of Andrew Solomon's Far From the Tree and Ian Brown's The Boy in the Moon, here is a heartfelt, funny and surprising memoir about one year spent driving a bus full of children with special needs. One morning in 2008, desperate, broke and living alone while trying...

While society called his disability an obstacle and limitation, Neil argued that his "flourishing dystonia" allowed him to think, explore, and create art in a way most people cannot. True to his words, Neil embraced every opportunity to experience life to its fullest, from navigating the Alaskan wilderness in a wheelchair to commanding the spotlight on stage. In this deeply personal account, Neil invites listeners into his world as he remembers adventures and escapades, triumphs and disappointments.

Based on a true story, Stern by Name, Stern by Nature offers an unflinching and intimate portrayal of one of the UK's most promising and eminent philosophers. This groundbreaking work delves deep into the psyche of the protagonist as he navigates the tumultuous landscape of mental health struggles.

Families who have supported a child with special needs will connect with this memoir about Sarah, a feisty girl with autism and a unique genetic blueprint. Her mom, Jenny, is equally feisty and determined, which leads her to make a commitment that dramatically changes her and Sarah’s lives—as well as those of many others.

With humility and candor, artist activist Mary Fisher inspires us when, in her eighth decade, she creatively takes on disease, poverty, hunger, injustice, racism and the role of women. Uneasy Silence tells her story of speaking truth to power while living with AIDS, journeying through cancer and surviving a near-death experience. Her steady concern for The Other enables her to find the strength to stand up, speak up and make a difference, inspiring us to do the same.

In the late 1970’s, a rare metabolic disorder called “Phenylketonuria” (PKU) was little known by the medical community. With this condition, a liver enzyme is missing, preventing the body from properly breaking down protein rich foods, which becomes toxic to the body. As the brain develops, high levels of "phenylalanine" can lead to severe intellectual hinderance, neurological conditions, and a failure to thrive. Everyone is tested for PKU shortly after birth, as it is passed on genetically.

I am a 61-year-old Christian man of God, a husband, a father, a grandfather, and a brother. My name is Donnie “Donskie” Bolena, and I have spent over forty years in the school of hard knocks—a university where the tuition is paid in pain, regret, and near-death experiences. For most of those years, I thought I was simply living life to the fullest. I didn't realize that I was actually engaging in a raging battle that was slowly stealing my mind, my soul, and my life.

Dreams To Actuality: From Wheelchair to Rancher—The Broderick Nixon Story is a powerful true story of resilience, faith, entrepreneurship, and legacy. Born with cerebral palsy and often underestimated because of his wheelchair, Broderick Nixon refused to let society define his future. In this deeply personal memoir, he shares the challenges of growing up with a disability, overcoming bullying, finding confidence, and learning how to turn pain into purpose.

In the mid-twentieth century, on the dust-worn streets of Ardmore, Oklahoma, lived a vibrant and spirited girl named Mary Ellen. She radiated boundless joy until life took unexpected turns. Her father marched off to World War II on the thunderous trains she adored. Then, at only five or six years old, her hearing began its cruel and relentless fade. The beloved roar and lonely whistles of those trains slowly vanished into a heartbreaking silence. Before reaching adolescence, she learned to rely on lip reading to compensate for the sounds that were being taken from her.