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Tous intouchables?
By Philippe Pozzo di Borgo, Jean Vanier, Laurent De Cherisey, Vivianne Perret. 2012
"Philippe Pozzo di Borgo dont le livre Le second souffle inspira le scénario du film Intouchables, Jean Vanier, fondateur des…
communautés de L'Arche pour une vie partagée avec des personnes en situation de handicap mental, et Laurent de Cherisey, directeur général de l'association Simon de Cyrène, communauté de vie partagée entre personnes cérébro-lésées (traumatismes crâniens, AVC...) et valides, témoignent de leur bouleversante expérience et nous interpellent : Tous ceux qui souffrent d'une fragilité, d'un handicap quel qu'il soit, ne sont pas uniquement à accueillir au sein de notre société. À rebours de toutes nos représentations ordinaires, ils sont eux-mêmes des acteurs essentiels à notre vie ensemble. Il ne s'agit pas là de leur seule dignité, mais de celle de chacun d'entre nous. " -- 4e de couv.The founder of the Famous People Players, a professional theatre company comprising people who are developmentally handicapped, recounts their struggle…
to find a permanent home for the troupe. She tells of the successes and failures of her efforts in the political and corporate world, as well as the support of people such as Paul Newman, Tom Cruise, and Phil Collins. 1996.Flink, the leader of Eye to Eye--a national mentoring program for students with learning and attention issues--enlarges our understanding of…
the learning process and offers innovative strategies for parenting, teaching, and supporting the 20 percent of students with learning disabilities. A fighter who has helped thousands of children adapt to their specific learning issues, Flink understands the needs and experiences of these children firsthand. He, too, has dyslexia and ADHD. Focusing on how to arm students who think and learn differently with essential skills, including meta-cognition and self-advocacy, Flink offers real, hard advice, providing the tools to address specific problems they face--from building self-esteem and reconstructing the learning environment to getting proper diagnoses and discovering their inner gifts. With his easy, hands-on "Step-by-Step Launchpad to Empowerment," parents can take immediate steps to improve their children's lives. 2014.There's a spiritual solution to every problem
By Wayne W Dyer. 2002
This text proposes that we hold the keys to solving any problems we face within us. The author sets out…
basic principles and foundations we can understand and practice in order to access spiritual solutions to any problems we are experiencing. The book is in two sections. The first sets out the theory, the second enables you to put the wisdom into practice. Part one discusses the theory that everything in the universe is nothing more than energy. Part two shows how we can transform any negative energy into positive energy: hate into love; hurt into forgiveness; doubt into faith; despair into hope; sadness into joy. 2002.The wise woman within: sprials to wholeness
By Jill Treseder. 2004
The survival of Jan Little
By John Man. 1986
The harrowing experiences of a woman who endured almost lethal psychological and physical abuse during her married life, homesteading in…
the Amazon jungle. Despite being blind and deaf, and separated from civilization, she survived for three months on her own after her husband and daughter died of fever. 1986.The Spirit-filled life: discover the joy of surrendering to the Holy Spirit
By Charles F Stanley. 2014
Helps you recognize and begin to live with the guiding presence of the Holy Spirit by challenging you in three…
parts to look up, within, and ahead. Life abundant? Jesus promised it and we long for it, yet few Christians seem to have it. Blending lively anecdotes, commentary, and teachings from the Bible, the author introduces you to the Holy Spirit. He is not an oversized electrical current you just plug into when you need additional help, or a theological concept, but just as real and active as Christ. He has personality as well as a specific job description and a definite desire to be an active part of our lives. 2014. Uniform title: Wonderful spirit-filled lifeThe road less traveled: a new psychology of love, traditional values, and spiritual growth
By M. Scott Peck. 1978
The pursuit of holiness (Christian Character Library)
By Jerry Bridges. 1978
Bridges explains how God has equipped us to lead holy lives, how reason and emotion influence our will, and how…
habits and personal discipline play a part in holy living. 1978.The power of now: a guide to spiritual enlightenment
By Eckhart Tolle. 2001
Demonstrates how to live a healthier and happier life by living in the present moment. Explains that we are not…
our mind; we can find our way out of psychological pain; authentic human power is found by surrendering to the Now. The reader also finds out that the body is one of the keys to entering inner peace, as are the silence and space all around us. These access points can all be used to bring us into the Now, the present moment, where problems do not exist. It is here we find our joy, and are able to embrace our true selves. 2001.The power of a whisper: hearing God, having the guts to respond
By Bill Hybels. 2010
Hybels casts his vision for what life can look like when directed by divine input from above. Learn to navigate…
life through whispers from God - whispers that arbitrate key decisions, that rescue you from a dark night of the soul, that spur on growth, that come by way of another person, and that open your eyes to the terrible plight people face in this world. 2010.The practice of spiritual direction
By William A Barry, William J Connolly. 2009
The new disability history: American perspectives (The history of disability series #6)
By Paul K Longmore, Lauri Umansky. 2001
Fourteen essays examine disability in the social context of American history. Several discuss attitudes towards deafness and blindness specifically, including…
Kim Nielsen's "Helen Keller and the politics of civic fitness." The collection ends with Richard K. Scotch's historical overview of "American disability policy in the twentieth century". c2001.The life you've always wanted: spiritual disciplines for ordinary people
By John Ortberg. 1997
The last taboo: a survival guide to mental health care in Canada
By Julia Nunes, Scott Simmie. 2001
Scott Simmie recounts his own battle with a serious mental disorder while Julia Nunes provides a caregiver and supporter's perspective.…
Includes real stories of other Canadians and their opinions on the successes and failures of the health care system. They offer coping strategies for consumers, family members, friends, and employers, and demonstrate how we can all contribute to the recovery of a person with a mental illness. 2001.The learning mystique: a critical look at "learning disabilities"
By Gerald Coles. 1987
The author points out that the theory of neurological dysfunction absolves society, the family and the schools of responsibility for…
many children's learning problems. He believes that the start of many learning difficulties lie in individual attributes and social relationships. c1987.Your sacred quest: finding your way to the divine within (Your coach in a box)
By Joan Borysenko. 2006
"L'homme qui vit dans la pleine conscience comprend, agit. L'homme qui est inconscient, non vigilant, mécanique, robotisé, réagit. Et lorsque…
vous agissez d'instant en instant, dans la pleine conscience, en observant avec attention, votre intelligence s'aiguise. Vous commencez à être lumineux, à rayonner. Vivre en pleine conscience, c'est vivre en étant dans l'instant présent, attentif, conscient de vous-même et conscient de tout ce qui se passe autour de vous. Vous êtes comme un miroir, vous reflétez. Et vous reflétez tellement bien que n'importe quel acte qui naît de cette réflexion est toujours juste parce qu'il est en harmonie avec l'existence. il ne vient pas de vous, vous n'êtes pas l'acteur. L'acte vient du Tout. " -- 4e de couv. Titre uniforme: Awareness : the key to living balance.Choosing a wheelchair: a guide for optimal independence
By Gary Karp. 1998
The author, a paraplegic and ergonomics specialist, details the process of selecting a wheelchair for both new and experienced users.…
Takes into account costs, usage, and wheeling technique. Includes list of manufacturers. c1998.Explores urgent questions of personal and spiritual growth, including blame and forgiveness, self-love versus self-esteem, death and meaning, and sexuality…
and spirituality, all from a Christian perspective. Also examines life's complexities and the paradoxical nature of belief. Sequel to "Road less traveled" (DC11190). Followed by "The road less traveled and beyond". c1993.