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"If you can dream it, you can do it!" - das ist bei Oliver Brünner keine Floskel. Dabei sah im Leben des heute erfolgreichen Speakers eigentlich alles ganz anders aus. Noch während seiner Geburt zieht sich die Nabelschnur seiner Mutter wie eine Schlinge um seinen Hals, weswegen er fortan mit einer spastischen Tetraparese lebt. Doch Oliver trotzt den vermeintlichen Widrigkeiten und kann heute auf einen Lebensweg zurückblicken, den dem schon früh als "Sorgenkind" titulierten Jungen wohl niemand zugetraut hätte. Seine Geheimwaffe: das Träumen.

Kathleen O’Neill courageously chronicles her journey through the turbulent realms of bipolar disorder, addiction, and recovery. With raw honesty and resilience, Kathleen shares the battles she fought within herself and against social stigmas, laying bare her struggles, triumphs, and the moments of grace that shaped her healing. This memoir offers a compelling look at the complex layers of mental health , the strength of the human spirit, and the transformative power of hope.

Life with Louie is a collection of coming-of-age stories about growing up with a brother who happens to have been born with Down syndrome. For the author, Mia Rotella-White, having a sibling with a disability never created hardship. The opposite is true. Growing up with Louie meant Mia’s days were full of disco balls, group hugs, fashion shows and dance parties. When adversity struck, and it did, the siblings reminded each other how ridiculous it was to think any tragedy could ever be bigger than their love.

Honest and moving, this inspirational memoir from Harry Potter stuntman David Holmes reveals what it's like to rebuild your life in the wake of tragedy - with plenty of behind-the-scenes Potter anecdotes along the way. NARRATED BY THE AUTHOR, WITH A FOREWORD BY DANIEL RADCLIFFE NARRATED BY TOBY...

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.

Inside this moving true story, John Furniss, more famously known today as "The Blind Woodsman," along with his wife, inspiration, and fellow artist Anni share their amazing story with the mission to help and inspire others to pursue their own creative passions, regardless of the challenges they may face. The Blind Woodsman is a compelling true story that will give hope and inspiration to those dealing with disabilities, mental health struggles, addiction, chronic illness, and the anxieties and stresses in our everyday lives.

Wayne Magee is on a mission to empower those who have been repeatedly told, “You can’t!” He has spent his life overcoming obstacles and negative labels intended to convince him that he could not lead a purposeful, fulfilled life. At birth, he was diagnosed with cleidocranial dysplasia, which is a rare genetic skeletal disorder that affects one in one million people. Countless medical professionals stated that he would not live beyond two years old. Wayne’s story demonstrates that for every tough blow, we have an innate ability to overcome societal and medical challenges.

Rachael Kurgan is a young woman who has already experienced a lifetime's worth of trials and tribulations. From grappling with a disability from birth to the heartbreaking loss of both parents, she has already absorbed some of the most difficult blows that life can throw at a person. But through her faith in God, perseverance, and the support of friends and family, she has not only overcome all of these difficulties, but established a happy and thriving life.

Dr. Paul Boskind, a successful psychologist and LGBTQ+ advocate, thought he had everything under control. Diagnosed with a blinding retinal disorder at twenty-one, he defied the odds, building a fulfilling life. But years earlier than expected, his vision began to fade. The Blind Man Game is Paul’s poignant journey of self-discovery as he navigates the emotional turmoil of losing his sight and sense of self. With his future uncertain, Paul must draw on his expertise and inner strength to confront grief, fear, and a world no longer designed for him.

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.

Lass dich inspirieren – von kraftvollen Geschichten aus dem wahren Leben! Es sind Geschichten, die von tiefen persönlichen Krisen handeln, die berühren und auf einzigartige Weise inspirieren. Katharina Afflerbach verwebt die Lebensgeschichten mit ihren eigenen Erfahrungen und Schicksalsschlägen und leitet davon kraftvolle Strategien ab, wie Menschen sogar in den schwersten Momenten neue Zuversicht schöpfen und über sich hinauswachsen können. Sie zeigt, dass Zuversicht viel mehr ist als Hoffnung: ein aktiv beschrittener Weg, sich selbst auszurichten, aufzurichten und dem Leben zu begegnen.

'ஹெலன் கெல்லர்' இவரின் வாழ்க்கையில் நடந்த திருப்புமுனையைப் பற்றி விறுவிறுப்பாக விவரிக்கும் ஒலிநூல் இது...

Have you ever had everything you set out to do doubted and questioned by others? Have you ever felt pressed down by the weight of others’ doubts so much that they tried to move in and overshadow your abilities? Life is not complete if you feel you have reached the end of your road and still feel an emptiness in your heart and a burning desire to go beyond the perception of others. I invite you to take this journey through the experiences that make our faith stronger and our love everlasting.

A unique self-help memoir subliminally written from the perspective of a first time mom with undiagnosed Adhd, raised in Saint Louis, Missouri. She studied her experiences and those around her to recognize and identify, unhealthy patterns in society. Motherhood illuminated the struggles and weight that women have been thanklessly carrying for centuries. Producing emotionally unstable and traumatized children that become adults and spread their pain and grief among society.

Sometimes the best way to understand what’s deep inside requires looking outward. Sometimes the best way to understand the world outside requires a deep dive within. And sometimes, those two things are so intertwined it’s difficult to tell where one begins and the other ends. The Forest of My Youth is a collection of poems and perspectives that probe some of the deepest, most profound and sometimes achingly painful thoughts and questions I’ve had since my spinal cord injury in 1993.

"SpoonieNinja: Finding Strength in the Shadows" is an inspiring and intimate exploration of resilience and self-discovery in the face of chronic illness. Through raw and reflective storytelling, the book delves into the hidden battles, strength, and courage that come from living with a condition that often goes unseen. Tesla Coyle invites listeners to find empowerment in vulnerability and to embrace their own inner strength, even in the darkest of times. This book is a beacon for anyone seeking understanding, hope, and solidarity in their own journey through life's challenges.

This memoir combines the drastic losses which occur due to severe episodic memory deficits with the greater agency currently afforded to all of us as made capable via ingenuity and technology. In this book memory loss is considered within the present-day environment of novel solutions heretofore unimaginable. All of us may never need to worry about recalling key life events ever again.

You have big dreams… Yet it seems there’s always something standing in your way, and reaching them feels impossible. It’s overwhelming, and it’s far less scary to hit the snooze button, roll back over, and carry on living life as you know it… But your fear is what’s really holding you back… and you can overcome it. Every setback you face is an opportunity in disguise, and you can push past every limit that stands in the way of your dreams.

Barbara Anderson narrates with brutal honesty the day-to-day experience of having a child with disabilities: the challenges inside and outside the home, health and life complications, the shifting priorities, the daily Mt. Everest-sized struggle of having a child with an—until now—irreversible diagnosis such as infantile cerebral palsy.

Philippe Croizon roi de l'humour ! Philippe Croizon n'est pas un être comme les autres ! Son histoire dramatique est devenue sa force, son moteur, sa raison de vivre. Amputé des bras et des jambes, il a pourtant décidé de rire de tout, et tout le temps ! Si ses exploits sont régulièrement les "Unes" de la presse (Dakar, traversée de la Manche...), Philippe est connu pour son humour sans limite et sans filtre ! Cet humour, il nous le livre pour la première fois dans ce livre qui va mettre à rude épreuve vos zygomatiques.