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Category: Library Category
New in the PRC Library…
Disability in Pregnancy and Childbirth. Edited by Stella McKay-Moffat. Foreword by Rosaleen Mansfield. Churchill Livingstone, 2007.
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Posted by
JLoWednesday, March 13, 2013
Posted by
JLoFriday, February 15, 2013
More than just a story about family, but a story about relentless drive to live as full of a life as possible, this piece published by TODAY tells the journey of a young boy who grew to be a man before his passing living with
Friedreich’s ataxia. Recounting his life and the limits he never placed on it, Bennett's book tell his personal story.
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New in the PRC Library…
Danny and the Merry-Go-Round. By Nan Holcomb, Illustrated by Virginia Lucia. Jason & Nordic Publishers, 1984.
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Posted by
GerthroMonday, February 04, 2013
I read a wonderful new book last week to my 8-year-old son that we both loved --
Mystic. It's about a teen girl who is living with paralysis -- Amelia and her best friend -- Greg. They start out in this world, but are quickly and literally sucked up into a strange land where Amelia can walk.
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New in the PRC Library…
The Book of Boo: Raising a Wheelchair Winner. By Lesli Richardson. Lulu, 2007
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Desolate Warrior: The Inspirational Story of Will Ribeiro. By
James Ryan. Lulu, 2010 www.lulu.com
After former professional fighter and Olympic-level boxer, Will Ribeiro, suffered a life altering head injury from a motorcycle accident in Brazil in December of 2008, he felt he had no choice but to post a message on Facebook asking for help.
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New in the PRC Library…
It’s Not All in Your Head: Anxiety, Depression, Mood Swings, and Multiple Sclerosis. By Patricia Farrell, PhD New York: DemosHealth www.demoshealth.com
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Posted by
JLoTuesday, September 11, 2012
Over the weekend, my parents told the story to family friends of a medical condition I had when I was four-years-old. At that moment I felt I was reliving it all over again; it was by far the scariest time of my life, and though I was so young, I still have the most vivid memories of it.
I could only imagine how Eric LeGrand, former Rutgers University football player injured on the gridiron, felt when he had to write his new book, BELIEVE, My Faith and the Tackle That Changed My Life, in which he does exactly that, recalling his spinal cord injury which happened almost two-years-ago (October 16, 2010) all over again. (BELIEVE doesn’t come out until September 25th, what would have also been Christopher Reeve’s 60th birthday, but I had the pleasure of reading it in advance.) Detail for detail, step for step, and the moments before and after, the minutes, hours, and days that surrounded his life-changing tackle, he recalls it all on paper in his biography. Read More
New in the PRC Library…
A Second Wind. By Philippe Pozzo di Borgo. New York: Atria, 2012.
You Changed My Life: A Memoir. By Abdel Sellou. New York: Weinstein Books, 2012.
Both of these books are the basis of the main characters in the hit French movie
The Intouchables. Pozzo di Borgo is a wealthy artistocrat who is spinal cord injured in a paragliding accident. Sellou was a young Algerian immigrant in Paris whose life was headed in the wrong direction until he met Pozzo di Borgo and became his caregiver and friend.
The Intouchables is in movie theaters in the United States right now. I went to see it yesterday and thought it was great. From the comments I heard as I left the theater, it seemed everyone loved it as well.
Go see it, and mail us your ticket stub -- the first 5,000 people to do so will receive a Superman dog tag set. Get more information on this offer!
A copy of these books can be checked out from the Paralysis Resource Center’s library.
Please see the online catalog and borrowing instructions.
Sheila Fitzgibbon
Senior Director, Paralysis Resource Center
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New in the PRC Library...
Someone Like Me: An Unlikely Story of Challenge and Triumph Over Cerebral Palsy. By John W. Quinn. History Publishing, 2010.
This inspiring memoir is U.S. Naval Officer, John W. Quinn’s, account of living with and overcoming the perceived limitations of cerebral palsy. Quinn was motivated to tell his story after realizing that, although there are countless manuals describing the types and causes of CP, there were few, if any, relatable materials written by adults coping with this disability. As he recounts the many challenges he faced and overcame, Quinn provides his readers with valuable insight about how, with determination, any dream can be realized regardless of the notion of set boundaries that others may have. It is an excellent read not only for those living with a disability, but for anyone who has ever questioned if a goal was within reach.
A copy of this book can be checked out from the Paralysis Resource Center’s library.
Please see the online catalog and borrowing instructions.
by Diane Bligh
Reeve Foundation volunteer
Posted by
JLoFriday, June 22, 2012
Dewey Doo-it Helps Owlie Fly Again is a children’s story inspired by Christopher Reeve. Our Paralysis Resource Center offers this book inside a FREE teacher’s kit that helps children learn about physical disabilities. Read More
New in the PRC Library…
Chiari Malformation: Causes, Tests, and Treatments. By John Hewitt, M.A., Edited by Michelle Gabata, M.D. Kenrose Media, 2011.
This is an updated, comprehensive guide to understanding Chari Malformation, a rare condition that was first described in 1891 by pathologist, Hans von Chiari. The topics covered range from diagnosis and treatment to what to expect from brain surgery. It includes information about the most recent advancements in research regarding brain structure and genetics primers. Additionally, there is an appendix referencing internet resources and further reading materials.
A copy of this book can be checked out from the Paralysis Resource Center’s library.
Please see the online catalog and borrowing instructions.
by Diane Bligh
Reeve Foundation volunteer
Posted by
JLoWednesday, May 30, 2012
New in the PRC Library...
One More Theory About Happiness: A Memoir
By Paul Guest…Harper Collins, 2010
In this funny and breathtakingly honest autobiography, Paul Guest chronicles his journey from boyhood into manhood. The memoir begins with the harrowing days immediately following the bicycle accident that caused a twelve year Paul to suffer a broken neck. The author goes on to praise his remarkable parents, who insisted he return to school only days after arriving home from the hospital. This is a truly inspiring story about a life and a body that is irrevocably changed but becomes fiercely cherished.
A copy of this book can be checked out from the Paralysis Resource Center’s library.
Please see the online catalog and borrowing instructions
by Diane Bligh
Reeve Foundation volunteer
