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Keep trying: a practical book for the handicapped
By Joseph Laurance Marx. 1974
A positive work that proves how one can live a professionally, maritally, and socially full existence despite a crippling disability.…
Mr. Marx, who has played baseball and golf, asserts that "the more you do, the more you want to do."Life's Not over, It Just Looks Different
By Christopher Warner. 2016
Life happens, and sometimes it changes in ways that we never expected.After experiencing a surgical complication that rendered me legally…
blind, I decided there were two choices ahead of me: roll over and die, essentially giving in to the fact that life wasn't going to be the same as before, or get on with life and figure out how to move forward with reduced eyesight.This book shares a personal story of trying to bounce back from a life changing event. There were lots of good days and even some funny moments along the way. But no recovery is ever all smooth sailing. There were also bad days, and times when self-doubt and despair took over.The strawberry apple tree
By Grace Daniel Patterson. 1971
Memories of life on a farm in Hughes Springs, Texas when times were frequently difficult, but happy. The author, who…
is blind, describes the warm family relationships, farming methods of the past, and her deep love for the out-of-doors including the "enchanted orchard" where the strawberry apple tree used to growFractured: A memoir
By Susan Mockler. 2023
A collision with a moose on a dark highway left Susan Mockler with an incomplete spinal injury, suddenly compromising her…
ability to walk and to care for herself. She spent months in a rehabilitation facility learning how to adjust to her new reality, and though her body partially recovered, every aspect of her life changed. Fractured is a compelling illumination of the challenges of acquired disability and the ways in which people with disabilities are sidelined and infantilised. Mockler, a psychotherapist, speaks with frank honesty about her family and friends' reactions to her injury, and the hard-won lessons that she and those around her learned from her experienceSong of the sparrow: A memoir
By Tara MacLean. 2023
An astonishing memoir about how song saved a life Singer/songwriter Tara MacLean has had an extraordinary musical career. From being…
discovered singing on a BC ferry to touring with Dido, Tom Cochrane and Lilith Fair, her solo albums and those with the band Shaye have touched legions of fans. But she hasn't, until now, disclosed the details of how the power of song saved her from a childhood filled with danger. From her earliest days in the backwoods of Prince Edward Island, Tara was surrounded by nature, the songs of her musician father and the love of her actor mother. But love was not enough to feed their growing family, nor were the Wiccan, then evangelical Christian teachings her parents followed. Poverty and uncertainty were constant companions, as were the dangers that began to enter her world. Predators can come in many forms from even the most trusted circles, and Tara soon learned that a young girl is never safe. It was only through Tara's inner strength and the sanctuary she found in singing that she created a refuge and a future for herself. Song of the Sparrow is a daring, heartbreaking and provocative memoir of a life filled with music, told with the same raw, open and elegant poetry that Tara's fans have come to expect. From Tara's childhood in PEI through her teenage years in BC to her meteoric rise in music, Song of the Sparrow reveals her remarkable strength and shows that a song and a wide-open heart are the best weapons for fighting monsters. Don't miss Tara's new album, Sparrow, which is being released concurrently with this memoirYear of the tiger: An activist's life
By Alice Wong. 2022
This groundbreaking memoir offers a glimpse into an activist's journey to finding and cultivating community and the continued fight for…
disability justice, from the founder and director of the Disability Visibility Project In Chinese culture, the tiger is deeply revered for its confidence, passion, ambition, and ferocity. That same fighting spirit resides in Alice Wong. Drawing on a collection of original essays, previously published work, conversations, graphics, photos, commissioned art by disabled and Asian American artists, and more, Alice uses her unique talent to share an impressionistic scrapbook of her life as an Asian American disabled activist, community organizer, media maker, and dreamer. From her love of food and pop culture to her unwavering commitment to dismantling systemic ableism, Alice shares her thoughts on creativity, access, power, care, the pandemic, mortality, and the future. As a self-described disabled oracle, Alice traces her origins, tells her story, and creates a space for disabled people to be in conversation with one another and the world. Filled with incisive wit, joy, and rage, Wong’s Year of the Tiger will galvanize readers with big cat energy.Alice: Princess Andrew of Greece
By Hugo Vickers, St. Martin`s Press. 2000
Biography of Princess Alice (1885-1969), a great-granddaughter of Queen Victoria and the mother of Prince Philip. Portrays Alice's 1903 marriage…
into the Greek royal family and her experience of wars, revolutions, and life in exile. Describes how Alice, born deaf, took religious vows and established a sisterhood. 2000After the miracle: The political crusades of helen keller
By Max Wallace. 2023
In this powerful new history, New York Times bestselling author Max Wallace draws on groundbreaking research to reframe Helen Keller's…
journey after the miracle at the water pump, vividly bringing to light her rarely discussed, lifelong fight for social justice across gender, class, race, and ability. Raised in Alabama, she sent shockwaves through the South when she launched a public broadside against Jim Crow and donated to the NAACP. She used her fame to oppose American intervention in WWI. She spoke out against Hitler the month he took power in 1933 and embraced the anti-fascist cause during the Spanish Civil War. She was one of the first public figures to alert the world to the evils of Apartheid, raising money to defend Nelson Mandela when he faced the death penalty for High Treason, and she lambasted Joseph McCarthy at the height of the Cold War, even as her contemporaries shied away from his notorious witch hunt. But who was this revolutionary figure? She was Helen Keller. From books to movies to Barbie dolls, most mainstream portrayals of Keller focus heavily on her struggles as a deafblind child—portraying her Teacher, Annie Sullivan, as a miracle worker. This narrative—which has often made Keller a secondary character in her own story—has resulted in few people knowing that her greatest accomplishment was not learning to speak, but what she did with her voice when she found it. After the Miracle is a much-needed corrective to this antiquated narrative. In this first major biography of Keller in decades, Max Wallace reveals that the lionization of Sullivan at the expense of her famous pupil was no accident, and calls attention to Keller's efforts as a card-carrying socialist, fierce anti-racist, and progressive disability advocate. Despite being raised in an era when eugenics and discrimination were commonplace, Keller consistently challenged the media for its ableist coverage and was one of the first activists to highlight the links between disability and capitalism, even as she struggled against the expectations and prejudices of those closest to her. Peeling back the curtain that obscured Keller's political crusades in favor of her "inspirational" childhood, After the Miracle chronicles the complete legacy of one of the 20th century's most extraordinary figuresAfter the miracle: The political crusades of helen keller
By Max Wallace. 2023
In this powerful new history, New York Times bestselling author Max Wallace draws on groundbreaking research to reframe Helen Keller's…
journey after the miracle at the water pump, vividly bringing to light her rarely discussed, lifelong fight for social justice across gender, class, race, and ability. Raised in Alabama, she sent shockwaves through the South when she launched a public broadside against Jim Crow and donated to the NAACP. She used her fame to oppose American intervention in WWI. She spoke out against Hitler the month he took power in 1933 and embraced the anti-fascist cause during the Spanish Civil War. She was one of the first public figures to alert the world to the evils of Apartheid, raising money to defend Nelson Mandela when he faced the death penalty for High Treason, and she lambasted Joseph McCarthy at the height of the Cold War, even as her contemporaries shied away from his notorious witch hunt. But who was this revolutionary figure? She was Helen Keller. From books to movies to Barbie dolls, most mainstream portrayals of Keller focus heavily on her struggles as a deafblind child—portraying her Teacher, Annie Sullivan, as a miracle worker. This narrative—which has often made Keller a secondary character in her own story—has resulted in few people knowing that her greatest accomplishment was not learning to speak, but what she did with her voice when she found it. After the Miracle is a much-needed corrective to this antiquated narrative. In this first major biography of Keller in decades, Max Wallace reveals that the lionization of Sullivan at the expense of her famous pupil was no accident, and calls attention to Keller's efforts as a card-carrying socialist, fierce anti-racist, and progressive disability advocate. Despite being raised in an era when eugenics and discrimination were commonplace, Keller consistently challenged the media for its ableist coverage and was one of the first activists to highlight the links between disability and capitalism, even as she struggled against the expectations and prejudices of those closest to her. Peeling back the curtain that obscured Keller's political crusades in favor of her "inspirational" childhood, After the Miracle chronicles the complete legacy of one of the 20th century's most extraordinary figuresMy life with Wagner: fairies, rings, and redemption : exploring opera's most enigmatic composer
By Anthea Bell, Christian Thielemann. 2016
Over a distinguished career conducting some of the world's finest orchestras, Christian Thielemann has earned a reputation as the leading…
modern interpreter of Richard Wagner. He says Wagner's work has shaped his thinking and feeling from early childhood. Yet, for all the adulation Wagner's art inspires, Thielemann does not shy from unpalatable truths about the man himself, explaining why Wagner is venerated and reviled in equal measure today. UnratedFryderyk Chopin: a life and times
By Alan Walker. 2018
A comprehensive look at the life and work of Fryderyk Chopin. Based on ten years of research and a vast…
cache of primary sources located in archives in Warsaw, Paris, London, New York, and Washington, D.C., this is a corrective work intended to dispel the many myths and legends that continue to surround Chopin, and an intimate look into a dramatic life. Of particular focus are Chopin's childhood and youth in Poland, which are brought into line with the latest scholarly findings; his oftentimes troubled romantic life with George Sand, with whom he lived for nine years; and his untimely death at age thirty-nine, which inspired three thousand people to flock to the Madeleine Church in Paris for his funeral. 2018.Colors of the wind: the story of blind artist and champion runner George Mendoza
By J. L Powers, J. L. Powers, George Mendoza, Hayley Morgan-Sanders. 2021
Profiles the life of George Mendoza, an athlete and artist who at the age of fifteen started to lose his…
sight from degenerative eye disease. Mendoza set a world record in the mile for blind runners and competed in the Paralympics. Now a full-time artist, Mendoza's collection of paintings, also titled Colors of the Wind, is a National Smithsonian Affiliates traveling exhibit. For grades K-3. 2014Joni: the lyrical life of Joni Mitchell
By Selina Alko. 2020
“Colors burst across each page, with layers of collage-work emphasizing the richness of Mitchell’s influences and imagination. Will speak to…
readers just starting their own exploration of artistic expression." —Booklist (starred review)Celebrate the captivating life of Joni Mitchell, the world-famous songbird who used her music to ignite and inspire an entire generation, in this stunning picture book biography from award-winning author and illustrator Selina Alko. This nonfiction picture book is an excellent choice to share during homeschooling, in particular for children ages 4 to 6. It’s a fun way to learn to read and as a supplement for activity books for children.Joni Mitchell painted with words.Sitting at her piano or strumming the guitar, she turned the words into songs.The songs were like brushstrokes on a canvas, saying things that were not only happy or sad but true.But before composing more than two hundred songs, Joni was a young girl from a town on the Canadian prairie, where she learned to love dancing, painting, birdsong, and piano. As she grew up into an artist, Joni took her strong feelings—feelings of love and frustration, and the turbulence that came with being a young woman—and wrote them into vivid songs.Brought to life by Selina Alko’s rainbow collages and lyrical language, this heartfelt portrait of a feminist and folk icon is perfect for parents, children, and music lovers everywhere.Back matter includes a letter from the author and Joni’s full discography.“An inspired and creative ode to the inimitable Joni Mitchell.”—Kirkus“Layered mixed-media collages featuring cut paper, found images, and colorful smears of paint effectively evoke the richly rendered emotional landscapes of Mitchell’s songwriting.” —Publishers WeeklyBlack, blind, & in charge: a story of visionary leadership and overcoming adversity
By David A Paterson, David Paterson. 2020
The author reflects on accomplishing a career path that led to his appointments as state senator, lieutenant governor, and governor…
of New York. He discusses pushing past people's perceptions of his limitations, the causes he fought for, and his life since leaving office. 2020Dancing with demons: the authorized biography of Dusty Springfield
By Penny Valentine, Vicki Wickham. 2001
Two friends of the British singer, who died in 1999, provide an account of her life and career. Remembered for…
iconic songs like "Son of a Preacher Man," Springfield struggled with mental health, addiction, and anxiety around her sexual identity. Strong language and some descriptions of sex. 2000Blind man's bluff: a memoir
By James Tate Hill. 2021
The author reflects on his experiences as a blind man. In particular, he discloses the tricks he employed for fifteen…
years to trick those around him and pass as sighted. He describes the road to finally embracing a different way of life. Some strong language and some descriptions of sex. 2021Buzz: the life and art of Busby Berkeley (Screen classics)
By Jeffrey Spivak. 2011
Biography of the Hollywood choreographer and director famous for his elaborate, kaleidoscopic dance routines in films from the 1930s such…
as 42nd Street. Based on personal letters, interviews, studio memoranda, and Berkeley's private memoirs. Some strong language. 2011Confessions of a Labradiva: another blonde leading the blind
By Mark Carlson, Saffron. 2021
The author recounts his experiences working with Guide Dog Saffron as well as Saffron's early life at Guide Dogs for…
the Blind and in training. He reflects on Saffron's entrance to their family and her many differences from her big brother. Sequel to Confessions of a Guide Dog (DB 75126). 2021Pathway to freedom: how a seeing eye dog retrieved my life (Broken and healed #01)
By Patty L Fletcher. 2020
The author reflects on how her decision to gain independence by getting a guide dog helped her build a new…
life she had never imagined possible. She also discusses how she realized soon after that not all was right in her world. Strong language. 2020Country music originals: the legends and the lost
By Tony Russell. 2010
A music historian draws on new research, rare source material, and his own interviews to bring to life the stories…
of the men and women who created country music. Dozens of performers are profiled, from legends such as the Carter Family and Gene Autry to lesser-known figures. 2007