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Helen Keller, public speaker: sightless but seen, deaf but heard (Great American orators series #no. 23)
By Lois J Einhorn, Lois Einhorn. 1998
An account of Helen Keller's public speaking, concentrating on the characteristics, effectiveness, and broad range of topics of her speeches.…
Observes that, although sightless and deaf, she learned to communicate effectively, inspiring others with her "vision of a better tomorrow." Provides a chronology of her discourse. 1998My friend, you are legally blind: a writer's struggle with macular degeneration / by Charles Champlin
By Charles Champlin. 2001
A journalist for fifty years relates his lifestyle accommodations after being diagnosed in 1999 with age-related macular degeneration. Describes his…
adjustments to being unable to drive and read, organizations and tools that have assisted him, and medical treatments he has tried. 2001Helen Keller (In their own words)
By George Sullivan. 2000
Biography of the gifted woman who successfully dealt with her own disabilities while trying to better the lives of other…
deaf and blind people. Uses excerpts from Helen Keller's writings. For grades 3-6. 2000The PDA Paradox: The Highs and Lows of My Life on a Little-Known Part of the Autism Spectrum
By Harry Thompson. 2019
A memoir by an adult with PDA, reflecting back on his early childhood through to present day.Diagnosed with Pathological Demand…
Avoidance (PDA) in his teenage years, Harry Thompson looks back with wit and humour at the ups and downs of family and romantic relationships, school, work and mental health, as well as his teenage struggle with drugs and alcohol.By embracing neurodiversity and emphasising that autistic people are not flawed human beings, Thompson demonstrates that some merely need to take the "scenic route" in order to flourish and reach their full potential. The memoir brings to life Harry's past experiences and feelings, from his torrid time at school to the peaceful and meaningful moments when he is alone with a book, writing or creating YouTube videos.Eloquent and insightful, The PDA Paradox will bring readers to shock, laughter and tears through its overwhelming honesty. It is a turbulent memoir, but it ends with hope and a positive outlook to the future.(P)2021 Jessica Kingsley PublishersMilo's eyes: How a blind equestrian and her "seeing eye horse" rescued each other
By Lissa Bachner. 2022
The extraordinary bond between Lissa Bachner, a young blind woman, and Milo, a neglected, frightened horse, helped them become one…
of America's most inspiring, successful riding teams in the world of show jumping. Lissa Bachner was born with a passion for horses and won her first blue ribbon at age five. Other awards would follow as a young rider, and for years Lissa trained with jumpers, tackling more difficult leaps, and working to perfect her ride. When blindness struck in her teens, it appeared her passion for riding would come to an end. How could she jump hurdles when she could barely navigate through her own home? But success, trust, and love came to Lissa when her trainer convinced her to buy a "diamond in the rough" from Germany. On New Year's Eve, Milo arrived at the barn, frightened and neglected. Taking one look at his shaking, filthy body, Lissa promised Milo that he would only know kindness. Through countless eye surgeries and the many months of training and work, Lissa and Milo formed a magic bond that made them inseparable. With effortless humor and penetrating compassion, Lissa weaves a story of unfaltering faith in Milo, and the unconditional love they sharedWreck: A very anxious memoir
By Kelley Jo Burke. 2021
Kelley Jo Burke embarks on a wild journey to understand many things, including the part where her grandfather sort of…
murdered her grandmother. Returning to a house filled with her first memories of childhood, she begins to explore the complex origins of her own anxiety. Along the way, she reflects on alienation and immigration, mental health and generational trauma, and the nature of memory itself. A memoir filled with raw honesty, comedy, tragedy and graceHelen Keller: rebellious spirit
By Laurie Lawlor. 2001
Biography of the blind and deaf girl whose spirit knew no limitations. Discusses Keller's achievements in the context of the…
social expectations for women and people with disabilities in the early twentieth century. Describes her disappointments and frustrations as well as her accomplishments. For grades 5-8. 2001Just as I am: Americans with disabilities
By Ellen Dossett, Carolyn Sherer. 1999
Tumbling after: pedaling like crazy after life goes downhill : a memoir
By Susan Parker. 2002
Memoir by a woman whose fiftyish physicist husband, Ralph Hager, became a C-4 quadriplegic in 1994, the result of a…
bicycling accident. Parker describes how, after years of an active outdoor life in California, she learned to manage Ralph's physical and emotional needs--and to tend to her own. Some strong language. 2002Nothing is impossible: reflections on a new life
By Christopher Reeve. 2002
Christopher Reeve, quadriplegic since an equestrian accident in 1995, contemplates what a successful life comprises. Offers his thoughts on parenting,…
religion, advocacy, faith, recovery, and keeping a sense of humor along with hope. 2002Eleven seconds: a story of tragedy, courage & triumph
By Travis Roy, E. M. Swift. 1998
Hockey player Travis Roy was paralyzed and left a quadriplegic almost immediately after taking to the ice in his first…
collegiate game at Boston University in 1995. He describes his rehabilitation, supportive family, and eventual return to school in a wheelchair. For senior high and older readers. 1998When the road turns: inspirational stories about people with MS
By Margot Russell. 2001
Seventeen essays describe how people deal with having multiple sclerosis (MS). The editor remembers the changes in her life as…
she climbs Machu Picchu. Single father Dave Perez lives for his children, while Gary Lavenson has found acceptance by participating in an experimental program. Prologue by Montel Williams. 2001Up and running: the Jami Goldman story
By Andrea Cagan, Jami Goldman. 2001
A record-setting sprinter and inspirational speaker, Goldman recounts the ordeal that left her a double below-the-knee amputee at nineteen and…
how she transformed adversity into challenge. Further describes her emotionally devastating trial against the state of Arizona and the steadfast support of her family, friends, and husband, Beau. 2001Riding the bus with my sister: a true life journey
By Rachel Simon. 2002
Chronicles author's experiences with her mentally retarded but independent sister Beth. Riding buses everyday, Beth is part of a mobile…
community of drivers and passengers. Her indomitable spirit in the face of misunderstanding and prejudice forces Simon to reexamine their childhood and her own narrow adult life. 2002The sound of a miracle: a child's triumph over autism
By Annabel Stehli. 1996
A mother's inspirational tale of a search for treatment for her autistic daughter, Georgie. After years of frustration with professionals…
who urged her to institutionalize the child, Stehli sought therapeutic intervention with a French audiologist, whose treatment virtually cured Georgie's condition. 1991I am the Central Park Jogger: a story of hope and possibility
By Trisha Meili. 2003
The victim of a 1989 brutal assault and rape in New York City recounts overcoming medical odds to become an…
inspiration to others suffering massive brain injury. Fourteen years after the attack, Meili discusses the aftermath of her trauma, her rehabilitation, and the reasons for finally going public with her story. Bestseller. 2003Gold in the water: the true story of ordinary men and their extraordinary dream of Olympic glory
By P. H Mullen, P. H. Mullen. 2001
Chronicles the arduous years of training of the 2000 U.S. Olympic swim team that led to victory in Australia. Follows…
coach Dick Jochums and his athletes, including two asthmatics who overcame their medical problems to succeed. Some strong language. For senior high and older readers. 2001The story of my life: The Restored Classic
By Helen Keller, Dorothy Herrmann, Roger Shattuck, Anne Sullivan, Hellen Keller, John Macy. 2003
The restored classic autobiography of an exceptional young woman and her companion, originally published in 1903, with 2003 commentary by…
editor Roger Shattuck. Helen Keller's own account of her transformation is followed by her teacher Anne Sullivan's record of their early years together and insights of Anne's husband, John Macy. 1903Nine accounts by blind people about work and everyday routines. Includes editor Marc Maurer's recollections of campus life at the…
University of Notre Dame, a young man's reflections on choosing a career in music, and a home owner's musings on his neighbors' surprise that he works around the house. 2002Summit
2002
Seven blind persons recall how they have reached the summit as they scaled "personal mountains." "To Climb Every Mountain" describes…
Erik Weihenmayer's successful ascent of Mt. Everest. Other chapters recount a blind student's camp counselor job and a teenager's conquest of the fear of losing her physical freedom on becoming blind. 2002