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The right to remain silent is one of the most easily recognized and oft-quoted constitutional rights in American culture, yet…
there is widespread misunderstanding about the right and the protections promised under the Fifth Amendment. Dershowitz reveals precisely why our Fifth Amendment rights matter and how they are being reshaped, limited, and in some cases revoked in the wake of 9/11. 2008.I'm walking as straight as I can: transcending disability in Hollywood and beyond
By Geri Jewell, Ted Nichelson. 2011
Born with cerebral palsy, Jewell inspired a generation when she became the first person with a disability to appear in…
a recurring role on prime-time television. The book's title refers to both Jewell's sexuality and her struggle growing up with cerebral palsy. Describes her experiences from her traumatic birth in Buffalo, New York, to her rise to stardom as a stand-up comic to becoming a television star, as well as her downward spiral, tax problems, drug addiction, and marriage. Some descriptions of sex, some strong language. 2011.In the shadow of memory (American lives)
By Floyd Skloot. 2003
In December 1988, the author was stricken by a virus that targeted his brain. The resulting damage left him totally…
disabled and utterly changed. This book is a candid memoir of living with a brain and a mind that have suddenly been shattered - an intimate picture of what it is like to find oneself possessed of a ravaged memory, unstable balance, and wholesale changes in both cognitive and emotional powers. 2003.I'm Eve
By Chris Costner Sizemore, Elen Sain Pittillo. 1977
Don't worry, he won't get far on foot: the autobiography of a dangerous man
By 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.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
By 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!
By 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.Everyday law: a survival guide for Canadians
By Jack Batten, Marjorie Harris. 1987
Easy-to-follow handbook that outlines the common legal problems which every Canadian faces. Discusses such subjects as choosing a lawyer, preparing…
a will, getting married, going to court, and buying a house. c1987.Another path to my garden: my life as a quadriplegic
By 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
By 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
By Laura Ferreira. 2012
Hit by an iceberg: coping with disability in mid-career
By Janet Freedman, Marie Howes. 2003
More people suffer a disability before age 65 than die before age 65. Shows how to manage a mid-career disabling…
experience from a personal, financial, and legal standpoint. A guide through government and private insurance and rehabilitation programmes, housing and living assistance, and legal and money management considerations. 2003.For Sasha, with love: an Alzheimer's crusade : the Anne Bashkiroff story
By Gail Bernice Holland. 1985
Horizontal woman: the story of a body in exile
By 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
By 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.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.FairTax, the truth: answering the critics
By Neal Boortz, John Linder, Rob Woodall. 2008
In 2005, radio show host Boortz and Georgia congressman Linder wrote "The FairTax Book", presenting a plan designed to eliminate…
federal taxes and the IRS and jump-start the U.S. economy. This follow-up offers new insights, and debunks the negative myths and misrepresentations of their idea. The plan enables Americans to keep all the money in their paychecks; eliminates the fraud, hassle, and waste of the current system; and revolutionizes the way America pays for itself. 2008.Extraordinary people: understanding "idiot savants"
By Darold A Treffert. 1989
People with Savant Syndrome have severe mental or physical disabilities, but have extraordinary skills in areas such as mathematics, music…
and art. The author details the lives and talents of several savants and attempts to explain how they are able to perform such feats. 1989.Enabling romance: a guide to love, sex, and relationships for the disabled (and the people who care about them)
By Erica Levy Klein, Ken Kroll. 1992
Written by a disabled husband and his nondisabled wife, this book explores romantic and sexual relationships for the disabled. They…
discuss ways disabled persons can achieve sexual pleasure and present sexual variations and alternatives. Chapters concern specific disabilities, including blindness and visual impairment, deafness and hearing impairment, spinal cord injuries, and multiple sclerosis. Explicit descriptions of sex. c1992.