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How I Own Cerebral Palsy is a captivating look into the life of Carmen Lebron, a young woman set on living a life of positive impact free from physical and mental barriers. Heartfelt, honest, and full of liberating moments for the soul, Carmen's story is a riveting testament to why we should never, under any circumstances, consider giving up.

In Rolling in Grace: Volume 1 – A Foundation of Faith and Imagination, author Brooke Brown shares her deeply inspiring life story — one defined not by limitation, but by extraordinary faith, resilience, and a radiant imagination. Narrated with warmth and authenticity by Kaylee Oro, this audiobook invites listeners into Brooke’s world, where hope triumphs over hardship and God’s grace lights every path.

Could you survive a month without the internet? Robert Kingett didn’t think he could—until a friend dared him to try. The catch? Robert is blind, and he relies on the internet for everything. For thirty days he must use no Google. No social media. No online banking, shopping or job hunting. Ultimately, no digital shortcuts to help him navigate a world that’s already built to ignore people with disabilities.

When she was 54, Lisa Knopp’s weight dropped to a number on the scale that she hadn’t seen since seventh grade. The severe food restricting that left her thin and sick when she was 15 and 25 had returned. This time, she was determined to understand the causes of her malady and how she could heal from a condition that is caused by a tangle of genetic, biological, familial, psychological, cultural, and spiritual factors.

Almost 10 years after learning that her son is autistic, Julie Green was also diagnosed, shedding light on a lifetime of feeling othered and misunderstood. Motherness traces Julie's journey from childhood to early motherhood, when she must advocate for her son while navigating her own struggles. With more girls and women being diagnosed in the last decade—many of them later in life—the face of autism is changing. Motherness provides a rich, intensely personal account of what it is like to be autistic through the lens of both a mother and child.

Im August 2015 macht Katherine May sich auf, um den 1014 Kilometer langen South West Coast Path entlang der Küsten von Somerset, Devon und Cornwall nach Dorset zu wandern. Sie will den Kopf freibekommen, endlich verstehen, warum ihr so vieles in ihrem Leben schwerer zu fallen scheint als anderen: Warum hat sie immer wieder das Gefühl, nicht recht zu verstehen, was andere meinen, wenn sie mit ihr sprechen? Warum verspürt sie so oft den Impuls, aus einer Gruppe Menschen in die Einsamkeit zu flüchten? Und warum empfindet sie es als besonders herausfordernd, Mutter zu sein?

This is the true story of a very special man whose life was suddenly and forever changed by a rare disease. Dealing with a severe backache for three days, he was taken to an emergency room. For five grueling months, his dignity, as well as his very self was stripped away. Trapped in a system that all too often is not healthcare, but Healthcareless.

Having gone from standing atop high mountain peaks to becoming a martial art and close-quarter combat specialist, and surviving 18 years of brutal special operations involvement, White Wolf's life took a turn that led him to face his most challenging adversary. His development of chronic illness sent his life tumbling headlong into an abyss where a maelstrom awaited. Invisible combatants threw his body into chaos.

When Molly Burke was four years old, she was diagnosed with retinitis pigmentosa, a rare degenerative eye disease that leads to eventual blindness, forcing her to see the world through new eyes—literally. Growing up disabled didn’t stop her from playing sports, becoming a rock-climbing instructor, or winning a beauty pageant, but other people’s narrow perceptions of her held her back. Years of relentless bullying, toxic work environments, a rodent-infested apartment, and life’s lowest moments were juxtaposed with red carpets, first-class flights, and personal and professional achievements.

Il tempo ha un suono diverso quando sai che sta per finire. Una mamma lo sa, lo sente. Gli ultimi mesi sono volati, scanditi da visite mediche, nuove sfide e momenti preziosi: Cesare ascolta in loop le sue canzoni preferite, esprime desideri. Vuole andare al parco, fare un giro in moto, poi in barca a vela. E mentre Valentina cerca un modo per restare aggrappata all’amore, ai ricordi di ogni risata, il suo Cece si sta spegnendo.

Wanting to have a baby my whole life, I always assumed I would get the opportunity. But when I received the diagnosis of an incurable disease, that dream faded into a distant memory. When I fell in love, got married, and then pregnant a few years later, everyone questioned if I would get my dream or just be lucky to survive.

This compelling memoir traces an extraordinary journey through mental illness and neurodiversity—one of hard-won insight, resilience, and wisdom. Living with bipolar disorder, depression, addiction, and dyslexia, the author’s path weaves through punk rock rebellion, police work, and entrepreneurship—revealing the complex reality of managing mental health and neurodiversity. Another deep depressive episode became the catalyst for a medical diagnosis, professional help, and true healing.

Brought to you by Penguin. From a life in comedy to the Glitterball Trophy – Chris McCausland Tells All. The perfect feel-good gift for fans of comedy and Strictly alike. Already one of the country's best loved comedians, Chris McCausland's participation on Strictly was a phenomenon. But how...

My book is about my personal journey with dealing with lupus and other rare diseases such as Gitelman’s Syndrome and Pyoderma Gangrenosum, and how dealing with an invisible disease. I also address how a lupus patient should stay involved in their care while giving information on several medications and my first-hand experience account of side-effects. This book is a good listen for anyone who suffers from lupus, or any other life-long, invisible illness, anyone who knows someone with a life-long illness, or anyone curious.

In Raising Eddie, Paul Christodoulou delivers a brutally honest and deeply personal account of parenting a child with severe disabilities. This isn’t the story of a polished hero—it’s the journey of a flawed father wrestling with anger, despair, guilt, and ultimately, unwavering purpose. Paul opens the door to a life few dare to speak about: the sleepless nights, the quiet rage at an unforgiving disease, and the thoughts no parent wants to admit. But he doesn’t just tell his story—he fights. And he challenges you to fight alongside him.

Born into a Christian family, author Bill Brack learned the importance of serving the Lord early on. He built his character even further by joining the Marines and serving his country during the Vietnam war years. But everything changed when he suffered a diving accident and found himself completely paralyzed. A long process of healing and restoration began, during which he drew upon his faith to rediscover the joy of living.

Blind War by Tamer Zaid is a compelling autobiography that recounts the author's journey through adversity as a blind Palestinian navigating life in America. It chronicles his battles with internal and external conflicts, from health challenges like leukemia and blindness to cultural identity struggles and societal expectations. Tamer's story is one of resilience, self-discovery, and finding strength amidst chaos. It highlights the unwavering support of family, the resilience of the human spirit, and the power of faith and determination to overcome life's most daunting obstacles.

Damiano è un ragazzo grande, grosso e con pochi amici perché ama passare le sue giornate facendo cose che gli altri ragazzi non capiscono, come fissare il turbinio vorticoso della lavatrice o giocare per ore con i coperchi delle pentole di sua nonna. Ma la sua vera passione è quella per la musica, soprattutto classica, visto che vorrebbe diventare un cantante lirico. Anche se ama pure il jazz, la musica da discoteca, la dance, la techno e chi più ne ha più ne metta. Tranne la musica rock, quella che invece sua sorella minore Margherita ascolta a tutto volume nella stanzetta accanto.

As two siblings, we were walking toward the light. In our mind's eye, it shined brightly, that green light of hope, as multiple sclerosis greatly impacted our lives. We accepted help along the way but not as a sign of defeat. A disabled person is seen as a burden and unfortunately is treated as such. The world doesn't have the patience or understanding of the tremendous struggle one bears living in a world not meant for frailty. This has been a journey of many decades. MS can lead to other health challenges that are formidable in and of themselves, like JC virus or PML.

Phyll Zone spent a lifetime feeling lost. Labeled “lazy,” “spacey,” and “careless,” he struggled in a world that refused to speak his language. The constant storm of ADHD and the silent sabotage of dyslexia weren't just academic challenges; they were emotional earthquakes that shattered his self-worth. Lost in Translation is more than a memoir—it’s a revelation. It’s the story of a late diagnosis that finally provided the map to a bewildering mind, transforming a lifetime of shame into a powerful new identity.