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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.

In The Maniac with No Knees, Tyler Kania takes listeners on a raw, unfiltered ride through his journey with undiagnosed Bipolar I Disorder. From rugby fields to the edge of the Grand Canyon, from building a cryptocurrency start-up to coaching a women’s rugby team to victory, Tyler’s manic adventures push every boundary. Along the way, he uncovers a major tech scandal, survives run-ins with the Boston Mafia, and even attempts the unthinkable—before landing in a mental hospital, where he finally begins to heal.

Discover a path to healing and hope after a breast cancer diagnosis. Through relatable anecdotes, coping tricks, and personal reflection, author and two-time survivor, Carol Wyllie, offers invaluable insight, encouragement, and a few laughs for anyone going through cancer or any of life's challenges.

A seventy-year history of disability is threaded throughout these essays and intertwined with writing that celebrates lesbian love, explores the slapstick moments of life, and shares the obstacles and triumphs of becoming a writer later in life.

This true love story follows Lars and Amanda, two twenty-somethings who fall deeply in love, with big plans for their future together, only to have the rug pulled out from beneath them when Lars is diagnosed with Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia at age 24. They must learn to adapt to "medical life", putting their hopes and dreams on pause, navigating side effects and difficult emotions, and missing out on the beauty of every day moments that some may take for granted.

Una vita perfetta in ogni minimo difetto. Una storia che ci insegna a guardare al di là dei pregiudizi, delle paure e delle. discriminazioni, per ricordarci come si arriva al cuore delle cose. Alessandra è una nutrizionista che ama viaggiare, Luca è un ingegnere. appassionato di cucina. Sono una coppia normale, che vive con serenità una. gravidanza perfetta, fino a pochi istanti dopo il parto, quando ai neogenitori viene. un sospetto: gli occhi a mandorla della piccola Luna vogliono forse dire qualcosa? La diagnosi arriva subito: Luna ha la sindrome di Down.

Written in first-person, from the emotional perspective, My Quiet Fight for Home emphasizes Johnnie's lifelong efforts to develop communication and career skills, as well as essential character traits, like honesty, courage, kindness, and loyalty.

In this extraordinary memoir, a scientist who became blind at a young age shares how he navigates the world around him, and how his contributions led to cutting‑edge work in accessibility—packed with humor, adventure, and insights on life and disability. At the age of four, Joshua Miele was...

By age 25, Tracie Bork is a rising scientist and half of a power couple who throws lavish faculty parties. But beneath the perfect surface lurks the chaos she’s tried to control since childhood—and alarming physical symptoms she’d rather dismiss. Each year, she works more fiendishly than the one before as the complications to her health compound and become more mysterious until finally, she hits a wall, body, mind, and soul. In a series of honest inquiries and reflections, Bork chronicles her journey as a patient, academic, former military brat, and woman in search of faith.

Ausgezeichnet mit dem Leipziger Lesekompass 2023. Superheldin mit Hörgerät. ÄTT MÄN ONA UBA MÄN? Das ist alles was Cece versteht, wenn sich die Nachbarjungen über Superhelden unterhalten. Schon als kleines Kind hat Cece ihr Gehör verloren. Seitdem trägt sie ein Hörgerät und hat gelernt, Worte und Sätze von den Lippen abzusehen. Aber Cece hasst das Hörgerät. Es ist riesig und Cece ist sich sicher, dass jeder sie deswegen anstarrt. Bis sie herausfindet, was das Phonic Ear noch alles kann. Denn als "El Taubinio" ist Cece damit selbst schon fast eine Superheldin.

To the special person reading this: Hello Beautiful!!! Hope that you are doing well. When God created you he made one of his best decisions. You are unique, giving, loving, and very special. What does having mental health wellness coping strategies mean to you? After years of suffering from not having a way to cope mentally, having mental health wellness coping strategies means everything to me today. That's why I wrote Do I Look Bipolar?

They were part of the Baby Boomer vanguard, three boys thrown together in a 1950s Southern California subdivision looking like most other boys of that era. Under coonskin hats they ran free all summer long inventing their own games and endless challenges, fought imaginary Indians and pirates in a nearby orange grove, and on occasion battled a neighborhood bully or two. Their greatest enemy, however, was an infectious disease called polio – a paralyzing scourge that maimed and too-often killed little kids.

Brought to you by Penguin. My mind is full of scorpions. A cerebral itch, impossible to scratch. I know these creatures well, but they know me better. They answer to another name, this nest of scorpions, the writhing black mass that lives inside my head… For as long as Tuppence Middleton can...

"Rediscovering the World: A Journey through Anosmia" explores the little-known condition of anosmia—the loss of the sense of smell. James Rondepierre takes listeners on an inspiring journey, weaving together personal stories and scientific insights to uncover the profound impact of this condition. Through heartfelt narratives, listeners will witness the challenges and triumphs of individuals living with anosmia, from the emotional adjustments to their resilience and creativity in redefining life without smell.

A survivor of Guillain Barre Syndrome, this is the walk that led me to Tik-Tok. This audiobook recounts the events that molded me into the man that lived in your phones. Encouraged by friends and family that I had a story worth telling, I became a self-proclaimed autoimmune advocate on social media, whose ramblings captured the attention of fellow autoimmune, chronic illness, and chronic pain sufferers along the way.

My ACE (Adverse Childhood Experience) score is 6. According to numerous academic studies, that puts me at risk for over 23 negative health outcomes, including diabetes, cardiovascular, digestive, respiratory and liver disease, cancer, and mental health issues such as anxiety, depression and thoughts of suicide.

“Honey, you’ve been very ill and they’ve had to amputate…” His voice cracked. I searched his face, looking for some kind of clue to tell me why I sensed so much pain from him and in me. “…Your hands and feet.” Cyndi tried to grasp the new reality that flesh-eating disease had changed her life forever. Her recent memories of being a successful business manager and new mom seemed oceans away. It just couldn’t be true. I tried to speak, but no words came. Please God—let this be a dream.

Aos 22 anos, um acontecimento inesperado tornou Andrea Schwarz em uma pessoa com deficiência, desafiando seus sonhos e projetos para o futuro. Enfrentando as barreiras impostas pela sociedade, a autora transformou seus desafios em asas. Com coragem, disciplina e uma pitada de rebeldia, ela enfrentou as dificuldades e demonstrou que é possível construir uma vida admirável e alcançar realizações significativas.

I finished my first book, Multiple Sclerosis: A Blessing in Disguise, around the end of 1998. At that time, I was going through a lot of issues that I thought were very important to me. That book told of my discovery, my eventual acceptance of the illness, and how I dealt with what was happening to me. Like anybody else who is faced with the burden of discovery, I had a lot of questions that I felt I really needed to answer, but I never sought to answer why this had happened to me.

Written by Mark Holt-Rogers, a Wellbeing Specialist with over a decade of experience living with Parkinson’s, Shaken is one of the most insightful and practical Parkinson's audiobooks available today. Designed for patients, families, friends, and caregivers, this essential guide draws from Mark’s personal experiences and expertise to provide actionable strategies and emotional support for managing Parkinson’s disease.