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In 1959, the year Terry Galloway turned nine, the voices of everyone she loved began to disappear. No one yet knew that an experimental antibiotic given to her mother had wreaked havoc on her fetal nervous system, eventually causing her to go deaf. As a self-proclaimed "child freak," she acted...

In the fall of 1961, a young girl eagerly anticipates the arrival of her baby brother, Ricky. But when he's born, the joy she expected is overshadowed by the unexpected tension that fills their home. Her mother, once lively and full of warmth, becomes distant, struggling to care for two children-especially a newborn with special needs. Raising Ricky is the poignant story of a family transformed, as a sister steps into a role far beyond her years to protect and care for her brother.

A successful and optimistic Autistic Multimillionaire chronicles his journey with Autism and reflects on how the disorder has helped and hindered him as he went from high school dropout to successful husband, father, executive, and entrepreneur.

A “raw, vulnerable, and utterly hilarious” (Harper’s Bazaar) memoir about one woman’s experience living with a deformity, and her quest to find freedom and joy in her body “Sosenko’s experience with body shame and judgment, from herself and others, is universal. She shows us her...

Discover the power of perseverance in Simply Revland: How to Succeed in Life Despite Yourself—the compelling autobiography by Steven Mark Revland, narrated by Dan Levy and published by Panda Publishing Agency.

I never planned to write about my life with cerebral palsy (CP), but after years of absurd, frustrating, and hilarious experiences, I had to share them. This book is part memoir, part guide to navigating an able-bodied world when your body has its own agenda. From my mom almost being mistaken for a prostitute to a first date disaster in a movie theater, my life is full of bizarre encounters. Doctors talk over me, cops have been afraid of me, and strangers treat me like a sideshow.

She thought she would spend her life teaching her son with Down syndrome. Instead, he became her greatest teacher. When Patti Smiths first child, Christopher, was born with Down syndrome in 1978, a doctor advised her to place him in an institution. She looked at her baby and knew she never could...

Embark on a poignant journey with "Crimes of Dementia," a heartfelt exploration authored by my beloved Terri Lee Martin. In both “Content and Cover,” this book is a testament to Terri's legacy, a legacy tragically interrupted by the relentless grip of dementia. In this book, my words offer a profound glimpse into the emotional odyssey of caregiving. It unfolds as a touching portrayal of the challenges and triumphs that come with caring for someone gradually slipping away.

In Your Superpower, Tasha will describe how she overcame hurdles growing up to feeling confident in embracing who she is now. She will interview people from all walks of life to detail disabilities and differences of all kinds, such as blindness, alopecia, acne, mental health, and will show how you can use your difference to make a difference.

This powerful memoir tells the inspiring journey of a blind woman who survived years of abuse, homelessness, and betrayal—only to rise stronger than ever. After enduring physical, emotional, and psychological torment at the hands of those she trusted, she found the strength to escape, rebuild her life, and reclaim her power. Through faith, resilience, and an unbreakable spirit, she transforms from a victim to a survivor, proving that no matter how deep the darkness is, there is always a path to freedom, healing, and hope.

What if the very thing that once held you back… became your superpower? In Breaking the Limits, renowned neuromuscular physician Dr. Nivedita Jerath takes you on an unforgettable journey through the lives of extraordinary individuals living with disabilities—people who refused to be defined by their diagnoses and instead, reshaped their futures. From courageous patients to trailblazing athletes, scientists, artists, and entrepreneurs, this powerful audiobook explores how strength can be found in struggle, and how disability can be a launching point for purpose, innovation, and greatness.

Brought to you by Penguin. A groundbreaking memoir about what it means to be a disabled woman in Britain today from the acclaimed journalist and author, including insights and personal stories from over 50 contributors 'No one really talks about it. No one really talks about what it is to be a...

Parce que passé 60 ans nous devons nous ranger au placard ? Mais pas du tout ! À travers son récit émouvant et plein d’humour, Jean-Marc Généreux nous dévoile sa philosophie de vie malgré les difficultés de la vie et sa conception de l’âge. Ses préceptes : toujours avoir un...

Autism is the fastest growing and most common developmental disorder. Imagine the frustration and anxiety over taking your child to a team of medical specialists to be told that they have a lifelong and often debilitating developmental disorder with no cure and limited treatment options? Lauren's parents knew something was different about her from the time she was an infant but as she entered Kindergarten in the fall of 1986 her differences were very obvious to everyone around her as compared to other children her age.

"Beautiful and razor-sharp…cannot recommend highly enough." —Ann Helen Petersen, Culture Study "Cuts boldly and beautifully through that silence, inviting readers to imagine what our world might look like if we met every family where they are." —Vogue “A beautiful, transformative book...

In Fractured Realities, Ryder Budden shares a deeply personal and raw account of his life with schizophrenia, offering a rare glimpse into the struggle, resilience, and hope that defines his journey. From vivid hallucinations and delusional paranoia to the gradual path toward healing, this memoir explores the highs and lows of navigating a fractured reality. Ryder's story begins with childhood encounters with the impossible, from seeing extra limbs in reflections to vivid visions of God.

What if the barriers we face aren’t walls but bridges waiting to be built? In Unstoppable: The Ric Nelson Story, disability rights advocate Ric Nelson invites listeners into his extraordinary journey of resilience, advocacy, and empowerment. Born with cerebral palsy, Ric learned early that the world wasn’t designed for someone like him. But instead of retreating, he chose to rewrite the narrative—not just for himself, but for countless others navigating similar challenges.

Living with multiple sclerosis was never going to be easy. The phrase 'I rule it, it doesn't rule me' was to become Lydia's benchmark. She clung fiercely to these words. They would booster her strength in the years ahead when at times, fear of the pain and its affects, especially the horrendous agony of an MS attack, would almost break her.

Beyond What You See is the eagerly awaited sequel to Confessions from Disability Limbo. Author Kevin Nuñez guides listeners through an active spiritual journey spanning from January 2022 to spring 2025, expanding from disability awareness to God awareness. Kevin uses a fun conversational style to lift others beyond their circumstances. After feeling lost for several years, Kevin realized there was more to his life than his physical limitations. His physical weaknesses revealed his strengths.

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...