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This is the story of my illness. Cancer was never really a thought. This book is all about my diagnosis and strange symptoms. The many treatments, medication trials, tests, doctor appointments. I was thrust into a world as a patient that I'd always been the caregiver. A true account of a medical mystery.

暗闇にいた私の転機は、小学五年生で訪れた──。胸に迫る魂の救済の告白。 読むことはできる。むしろ大好きだ。でも、漢字を習い始めて気づいてしまった。どうやら自分は「普通」ではないらしい。

What happens when a child who learns differently grows up believing the world has already decided what he can become? Sunshine & Rainbows is the true story of a boy growing up in a self-contained special education classroom, struggling to read, fit in, make friends, and understand why he seemed so different from everyone around him. From the birthday party nobody attended and the small school bus that separated him from his classmates, to the written tests that followed him into adulthood and repeatedly stood between him and new careers, his life was shaped by expectations he never chose.

Uma coletânea das melhores crônicas publicadas no projeto Histórias de cego, inicialmente um blog e depois um canal de youtube onde muito além de contar um pouco da sua vivência em uma sociedade tão visual, Marcos Lima nos mostra o mundo por seus olhos. Com seus sentidos tão aguçados...

For years, they came in on weekends to plan and practice—nearly sixty surgeons, nurses, and anesthesiologists, preparing to harmonize in a vast medical symphony. For the team at Mayo Clinic, it was their most complex surgery to date: a face transplant. At the heart of this event was Andy Sandness. He grappled with feelings of isolation and shame after a disfiguring suicide attempt but was determined to reclaim his future, to be seen as ordinary, and to belong again.

A happy wife and mother who loved nothing more than taking care of her brood, Lyn Barrett was knocked off course by a family crisis that triggered her inner world to crumble. Her diagnosis of multiple personality disorder, now known as dissociative identity disorder, threatened her life as she knew it, her family, and her future. With the knowledge that DID is a coping strategy young children use to protect themselves from chronic trauma, Lyn embarked on a journey to discover her true self.

Get ready to embrace your inner warrior with Kelly-Anne Kerley's real and raw story of resilience and HOPE. Dive into her empowering story, celebrating her strength and transformation—because conquering adversity needs to be showcased with laughter and tears.

What it really feels like to live with type 1 diabetes—true stories inside. If you’ve ever felt overwhelmed, frustrated, or alone with type 1 diabetes, this book is for you. Written by Neil Greathouse (@thebetes), Type 1 Diabetes – True Stories is a powerful collection of honest, hilarious, and sometimes heartbreaking moments from over 30 years of living with T1D.

A powerful and much-needed collection that blends personal stories and resources to help members of liberal religious congregations foster accessible and inclusive communities for disabled people. In Beloved as We Are, community minister and mental health advocate Barbara F. Meyers and disability justice activist Shelly Rohe invite members of liberal religious congregations into the ongoing work of creating accessible and inclusive communities for disabled people and their loved ones.

A single, violent impact ended one life and forced another to begin. Forgetting to Remember is a raw, unfiltered memoir about living with a traumatic brain injury and the aftermath no one prepares you for. This is not story of recovery. There is no finish line, no return to normal. Memory fades. Pain lingers. Identity fractures. This book records what happens when the person you were no longer exists in the way you remember.

In this empowering and hopeful memoir, Love on the Spectrum stars Lise Smith and Connor Tomlinson share their unfiltered personal experience to provide a roadmap for neurodiverse families. When Love on the Spectrum star Connor Tomlinson was diagnosed with autism at age five, his mother Lise felt...

When Matt Stutzman was born without arms, his birth parents’ obstetrician told them their son would never be independent, find a job, or blend into society. By the time he was three months old, Matt had been put up for adoption. His adoptive parents, however, were undaunted by the realities of raising a child with physical disabilities. With seven siblings, Matt grew up in rural Iowa, learning to adapt to any situation. From facing down bullies to learning to write, hunt, and drive with his feet, his parents’ attention and support laid the groundwork for Matt’s resilience and self-sufficiency.

"Seeing Eye dogs are only for the very deserving." The very deserving probably did not include people who could not stand to be anywhere near a dog. How would this cat-loving child ever grow up to experience the independence she wanted as a blind adult? Walk with Me tells the story of Sarah Blake LaRose's journey from fearful child to adulthood and the choice to give her love to the dogs who traveled by her side for over thirty years. It also tells how the cats she adored continued to be part of her life, building their own relationships with the dogs.

Miya knew that she was different from everyone else. From struggling to fit in at school to dealing with an abusive home life, Miya became convinced that she was nothing but a potato who would never belong. But as Miya began to understand her neurodivergence and the God Who had created her perfectly in His image, she soon came to realize that she was created for so much more than what she envisioned in an online world of gaming and anime.

Unlock a world of resilience and empowerment with "A-Z of Disability" by Martie McBride. At 76, Martie shares her transformation from a thriving career woman to a beacon of strength for people who are facing the challenges of disability. This heartfelt guide is not just about surviving; it’s about thriving! Learn how to embrace your new reality, manage chronic pain, and redefine your purpose. Discover practical strategies for effective communication with family and friends, and find inspiration in Martie's journey from despair to advocacy. Your life isn't over —it's just beginning.

Die Autorin Jennifer Mai berichtet in diesem Hörbuch von den Erfahrungen mit ihrer ersten Blindenführhündin namens »Daffy«. Humorvoll, nahbar und sehr ehrlich nimmt sie die Hörerschaft mit auf diese spannende und vor allem emotionale Reise. Der Weg zum Blindenführhund ist ereignisreich, neu und herausfordernd. Gleichzeitig entwickelt sich zwischen den beiden eine tiefe Verbindung und Freundschaft fürs Leben.

Begleite mich durch ein Jahr auf meiner Heilreise mit Fibromyalgie und anderen unsichtbaren Erkrankungen. Ich zeige dir offene und ehrliche Einblicke in meinen Alltag mit chronischer Erschöpfung und Schmerzen, und was mir hilft, mit meinen Erkrankungen zu leben, welche Rolle Akzeptanz und Dankbarkeit dabei spielen und welche Erfahrungen ich im Medizimdschungel gemacht habe. Erlebe mit mir, wie sich mein schwerer Schmerzgepäck-Rucksack leichter durchs Leben tragen lässt.

¿Cómo puede una crisis ayudarte a encontrar tu propósito de vida? Todos hemos experimentado alguna crisis en algún momento. Hay de todos colores y sabores. Cuando llegan, se abre una tangente que nos puede llevar hacia arriba o hacia abajo. Es fundamental que, en esos momentos, nuestra actitud sea la correcta para que esa tangente se dirija hacia nuestro propósito de vida. En este libro, te contaré la crisis que viví. A medida que vayas pasando las páginas, descubrirás cómo logré salir adelante y encontré mi propósito en medio del caos. Davo Guzmán es creador de audiobranding y talento de voz.

Unmasking Autism meets Notes on Being a Man in this one-of-a-kind reimagining of contemporary masculinity in the autism community. Society’s definition of masculinity—celebrating aggression, sexual conquest, and athleticism—is limiting and outdated for any contemporary man. But it’s even...

Roni Sasaki was born with only one leg. She struggled to love herself and asked God "why me?" She secretly dreamed of being an Olympic athlete, believing it was impossible. In her first book, Roni candidly shares about growing up without a leg. She will inspire you to embrace your flaws and accept them as God's gift. Her story of triumph is both entertaining and moving.