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I'm Eve
Par Chris Costner Sizemore, Elen Sain Pittillo. 1977
Don't worry, he won't get far on foot: the autobiography of a dangerous man
Par John Callahan. 1989
At 21, the author was an obnoxious alcoholic who could not hold a job; at 25, he severed his spine…
in a car accident. Now a well-known cartoonist, his autobiography deals honestly with his bitterness and his efforts to be independent. Strong language and descriptions of sex. 1989.Does she know she's there?: The Courageous And Triumphant True Story Of A Woman And Her Disabled Child
Par Nicola Schaefer. 1999
The true story of the Schaefer's determination to raise Catherine, a profoundly retarded and virtually helpless child, at home despite…
personal problems and social pressures. This is an updated version of the original 1978 book, and follows Catherine's life as she lives in her own home, assisted by caregivers.Crooked smile: one family's journey toward healing
Par Lainie Cohen. 2003
In the aftermath of a teenager's life-altering accident, drugs get into one sibling's life, and a physical collapse puts the…
other in a wheelchair. With all three children now facing rehabilitation, the family must work together to survive and thrive. 2003.Cam Tait: disabled? Hell no! I'm a sit-down comic!
Par Jim Taylor, Cam Tait. 2015
Long-time journalist Cam Tait has seen some interesting times on the sports beat--rolling alongside Rick Hansen in the Man in…
Motion tour, playing in fundraising golf tournaments, and tipping back some cold ones with Wayne Gretzky. His personal life hasn't lacked excitement either, including parasailing, winning a stand-up (or in his case, sit-down) comedy contest, and helping his grandson take his first steps. Tait was born with cerebral palsy, unable to sit up, speak or move his arms and legs. But thanks to a revolutionary form of physical therapy that required a 24/7 commitment from his parents and a team of 116 volunteers, he learned to get around in a wheelchair, move his hands and talk. Tait speaks with eloquence about the importance of giving disabled people the chance to pursue their ambitions, and the value of all the support he's received in achieving his own dreams. 2015.Another path to my garden: my life as a quadriplegic
Par Marilyn Noell. 1992
This is the autobiography of a retired Toronto social worker who became a quadriplegic after a diving accident when she…
was 19. Her love of life helped her not only to survive, but gave her the strength to flourish, and lead an independent personal and professional life. 1992.Because we are bad: OCD and a girl lost in thought
Par Lily Bailey. 2018
As a child, Lily created a second personality inside herself--"I" became "we" to help manifest compulsions that drove every minute…
of every day of her young life. Now Bailey writes about the forces beneath her skin, and how they ordered, organized, and urged her forward. 2018.Hurry up and slow down - Laura's story
Par Laura Ferreira. 2012
Healing the eye the natural way: alternative medicine and macular degeneration
Par Edward Kondrot. 2000
A look at how to heal and care for your eyes with nutrition, vitamin therapy, mineral therapy, homeopathy, microcurrent stimulation,…
and chelation therapy. Includes exercises and tips for everyday living. 2001.For Sasha, with love: an Alzheimer's crusade : the Anne Bashkiroff story
Par Gail Bernice Holland. 1985
Glaucoma: a patient's guide to the disease, fourth edition
Par Graham E Trope. 2011
Horizontal woman: the story of a body in exile
Par Suzanne E Berger. 1996
In twenty-eight autobiographical essays, a young wife and mother lyrically articulates her pain, frustration, and depression upon suddenly finding herself…
disabled. A lower-back injury forces her to live lying down for six years. Her limited mobility causes her to reexamine her relationships with family, friends, and everyday contacts. Some strong language. 1996.Give me one wish: A True Story Of Courage And Love
Par Jacquie Gordon. 1988
At age 4, Christine learns that she has cystic fibrosis, a terminal disease of the exocrine glands. For the next…
17 years, her life was a constant struggle against death. 1988.Finding Harmony: the remarkable dog that helped a family through the darkest of times
Par Sally Hyder. 2011
Heartwarming, inspirational and genuinely touching, 'Finding Harmony' is the remarkable true story of an extraordinary dog that rescued a woman…
from the depths of depression and transformed a family for ever. Includes strong language. 2011.Black bird fly away: disabled in an able-bodied world
Par Hugh Gregory Gallagher, Geoffrey C Ward. 1998
The author presents journal entries, essays, and speeches. Gallagher was a college student of twenty when he almost died of…
polio. As an influential Senate aide and lobbyist in Washington, D.C., he was instrumental in passing the Architectural Barriers Act of 1968. 1998.Coping with glaucoma: A Guide To Living With Glaucoma For You And Your Family
Par Edith Marks, Rita Montauredes. 1997
Born on a blue day: a memoir of Asperger's and an extraordinary mind
Par Daniel Tammet. 2006
This unique first-person account offers a window into the mind of a high-functioning, 27-year-old British autistic savant with Asperger's syndrome.…
Tammet's ability to think abstractly, deviate from routine, and empathize, interact and communicate with others is impaired, yet he's capable of incredible feats of memorization and mental calculation. Besides being able to effortlessly multiply and divide huge sums in his head with the speed and accuracy of a computer, he learned Icelandic in a single week and recited the number pi up to the 22,514th digit. Tammet traces his life from a frustrating, withdrawn childhood and adolescence to his adult achievements. Bestseller. 2006.Bobby: breakthrough of a special child
Par Anthea Courtenay, Rachel Pinney, Mimi Schlachter. 1983
Psychiatrist Pinney, therapist to Bobby, an autistic child, undertook an unorthodox form of treatment consisting of sessions in which Bobby…
chose the activities. This led to difficult and comic situations as Bobby chose to navigate every elevator he could find. 1983.Blind vision: the neuroscience of visual impairment
Par Zaira Cattaneo, Tomaso Vecchi. 2011
Italian researchers examine the effects of blindness on the development and functioning of the human cognitive system. They demonstrate the…
ways other senses evolve to help compensate for the absence of sight. 2011.Aliments pour les yeux: un programme alimentaire pour des yeux en santé
Par Laurie Capogna, Barbara Pelletier. 2011
Dr. Laurie Capogna et Dr. Barbara Pelletier ont élaboré un guide pour améliorer la santé oculaire et prévenir, ralentir ou…
supprimer les maladies oculaires les plus communes. Muni des derniers résultats scientifiques, de conseils pratiques, d’idées de repas et de recettes… c’est un guide complet, facile à suivre sur la science et la sante. c2011.