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Globally renowned disability activist shares a powerful, globetrotting memoir about dismantling barriers and finding true freedom through interdependence. For most of his life, Dr. Victor Pineda was driven by a secret contract he made as a child in a doctor’s office: if he was to remain on...

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.

A beautiful, lyrical memoir, in which a mother and her wheelchair-using, competitive swimmer daughter travel the North Sea and discover what whales, dolphins and orcas can teach us about care, disability and community ‘In the water, the boundaries between strength and vulnerability dissolve...

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...

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 Society’s definition of masculinity—celebrating aggression, sexual conquest, and athleticism—is limiting and outdated for any contemporary man.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...

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"A powerful story of perseverance and survival ... [Nolan] shows us that the way out is not an escape, but pushing through the daunting challenges of a chaotic life." --Tony Hawk For readers of The Basketball Diaries, Girl, Interrupted, Beautiful Boy, and Just Kids: A memoir of growing up...

If I Were You, I’d Kill Myself is an unapologetic, hilarious, and triumphant memoir that revolutionizes what it means to be disabled. Imani Barbarin was two years old when she was diagnosed with cerebral palsy, a congenital motor disability that affects her ability to walk without crutches...

Bloomsbury presents Deafiant: My Journey in Theatre, written and read by Jenny Sealey. Jenny Sealey has spent her career to date championing the work of Deaf and Disabled artists and the importance of having their stories on our stages and screens. Now, she shares her own experience as a Deaf...

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。

"We should no longer be seen as being poor, miserable and living off benefits. We can be successful and live a happy and meaningful life. But changing that perception will be a bigger battle than climbing Everest." Hari Budha Magar is a father-of-three, husband and veteran. In 2010, he lost both...

The authorized, “definitive and deeply researched” (The Times UK) biography of a brilliant theoretical physicist and science communicator, featuring revelations from never-before-seen personal records, by an award-winning writer and biographer “An incisive picture of the audacious...

The follow-up to Hanif Kureishi’s extraordinary hospital memoir, Shattered, this is the story of what came next – a year of living at home in London after paralysis, told through scenes of carers, physio, insomnia, sex, money, football, film sets, festivals and family. The song ‘Are You...

I was ridiculed at home and out in the world for not speaking much, for avoiding telephones, for never raising my hand in class, for not being able to talk to my own relatives, for being gullible, and for being unable to relax. My world was small, confusing, and painful. I was the only one in my...

Darryl Jefferson continues his story of living with autism and navigating an increasingly complicated world in both his personal and professional life. In his final round of musings, he examines the human condition in great detail, using his experience in the military, academia, work, and...

Mission Beyond Diagnosis is not merely a book about health; it is a call to prepare wisely before illness, disability, or financial strain reshape your life.Written with depth, clarity, and compassion, Dr. Judith Foyabo, a nurse practitioner, healthcare leader, and caregiver, invites readers to...

This second edition of Beyond The Wall is an autobiographical account that gives a rare, detailed and warm insight into the life of someone with autism. Shore relates his personal and professional experiences in a simple and open manner, creating an informative, user-friendly text that sheds new...

Helen Keller – इंद्रमुक्त जीवन चरित्र Life Beyond Limitations जब आँखें देख न सकें और कान सुन न सकें, तब क्या मनुष्य अपने सपनों को देख और अपनी आवाज़ को दुनिया तक पहुँचा सकता है?

My Perfect Companion is an inspiring and deeply personal memoir about one man’s determination to defy expectations and the unlikely friendship that changed his life. Living with Cerebral Palsy and Glaucoma in Northeast Fife, the author set out to do something many doubted he could manage...

What the Freaks is a personal memoir about addiction, recovery, faith, mental health, loss, and the search for truth. Through real-life experiences and honest questions, it explores the human mind, perception, and the courage to question long-held beliefs. Combining personal struggles with...