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Rick Hoyt was born with spastic quadriplegia and cerebral palsy. Doctors advised his parents to institutionalize him but they refused to. A copy of this book can be checked out from the Paralysis Resource Center’s library.
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Capt. Montalvan is a highly decorated, U.S. Army veteran who found returning home after his two tours of duty in Iraq to be very challenging. He was plagued by pain from his physical wounds along with crippling post traumatic stress disorder. He became depressed and began to cut himself off from those he loved. It was only when he met Tuesday, a beautiful and sensitive service dog, that things started to turn around. A copy of this book can be checked out from the Paralysis Resource Center’s library.
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The Paralympic Athlete It is a comprehensive reference for anyone involved in the care and training of Paralympic athletes. A copy of this book can be checked out from the Paralysis Resource Center’s library.
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This memoir takes the reader through Bill Renje’s thirty year journey beginning as an uninspired, permanently paralyzed teenager to a point where he finally realizes true success and happiness. A copy of this book can be checked out from the Paralysis Resource Center’s library.
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This guide can be an excellent resource for anyone who has suffered a stroke. A copy of this book can be checked out from the Paralysis Resource Center’s library.
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In They Call Me Wheels, Geoff Matesky captivates his reader right from the start by sharing his very relatable take on parenting. A copy of this book can be checked out from the PRC library.
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The Able Life of Cody Jane In this inspirational book, Marly Cornell tells the story of her exceptional daughter Cody. Although she was born with spina bifida, Cody Jane Ahlburg’s life was not defined by her birth defect. A copy of this book can be checked out from the Paralysis Resource Center’s library.
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The "Tail" of Rugby Jones Rugby Jones was paralyzed, his lower back ruined; put him out of his misery, everyone said. But Claudia refused to accept common wisdom. She knew Rugby Jones had the will and courage to overcome.
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I Will Teach You Everything You Need to Know is written by Dr. Steven Kirshblum who is the Medical Director and Director of Spinal Cord Injury Services at Kessler Institute for Rehabilitation. The book bridges a gap in the literature for children who need to understand spinal cord injury and how it affects their family.
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Still Me In the years following his injury, Christopher Reeve faced an emotionally and physically challenging journey. In his own words, he describes his story and his determination to rebuild his life. Still Me is also available in our Paralysis Resource Center Lending Library.
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Claudia Broome Thanks to the Christopher and Dana Reeve Foundation for friendship and support.