Disabled Life

The Most Wounded Warrior in British Military History Shot in the face, head, stomach, ankle, leg, hip, and ear. Survived two plane crashes. Tunneled out of a prisoner-of-war camp. Lost an eye and a hand, then pulled off his own mangled fingers when a doctor refused to amputate them. His response to it all? "Frankly, I enjoyed the war." A True Story That Defies Belief Lieutenant-General Sir Adrian Carton de Wiart, VC lived through what should have killed him a dozen times over. This meticulously researched biography unveils the astounding true story of Britain's most decorated and wounded ...

ECPA BESTSELLER—Over one million copies sold! What Would Your Life be Like if Anything Were Possible? Born without arms or legs, Nick Vujicic overcame his disabilities to live an independent, rich, fulfilling, and “ridiculously good” life while serving as a role model for anyone...

I never planned to write about my life with cerebral palsy (CP), but after years of absurd, frustrating, and hilarious experiences, I had to share them. This book is part memoir, part guide to navigating an able-bodied world when your body has its own agenda. From my mom almost being mistaken for a prostitute to a first date disaster in a movie theater, my life is full of bizarre encounters. Doctors talk over me, cops have been afraid of me, and strangers treat me like a sideshow.

A shocking discovery and chilling secrets converge in this gripping novel from New York Times bestselling author Heather Gudenkauf When a tragic accident leaves nurse Amelia Winn deaf, she loses everything that matters—her job, her husband, David, and her stepdaughter, Nora. Now, two years...

She’s been discarded. He’s been shattered. But on the unforgiving Oregon Trail, two wounded hearts may just discover the courage to love again. Amelia Cruthers has survived the unthinkable—parents who abandoned her for being “damaged,” a limp that never let her forget it, and a lifetime of believing she’s unworthy of happiness. With nothing but determination and a fragile hope for a new start, she steps onto the Oregon Trail alone… and straight into danger. Eli Todd, a hardened wagon master with a past buried in grief, swore he’d never love again. But when he finds Amelia ...

Brought to you by Penguin. A groundbreaking memoir about what it means to be a disabled woman in Britain today from the acclaimed journalist and author, including insights and personal stories from over 50 contributors 'No one really talks about it. No one really talks about what it is to be a...

The Well Nomad: A Health Guide for Disabled and Chronically Ill Remote Workers Are you navigating life with chronic illness or disability—and dreaming of more freedom, flexibility, and fulfillment in your work? The Well Nomad is your essential guide to thriving as a remote worker or digital nomad without sacrificing your health. Designed especially for women over 40 managing midlife transitions, this empowering guidebook offers practical strategies, wellness routines, and real-life insights for building a sustainable, travel-friendly lifestyle. Whether you’re dealing with autoimmune ...

Growing up disabled can be an isolating experience. As much as you might be surrounded by loving and well-meaning friends and family, chances are no one close to you is going through this alongside you . . . until now! From navigating sports at school, to facing the confusion of getting given free stuff all the time, to juggling hospital trips alongside your social life, this anthology of firsthand experiences of childhood disability will be a welcome companion for disabled children.

The greatest fear in pregnancy is that something will go wrong. First part of a hugely popular series (over 100,000 copies sold) We put our faith in the professionals, but they are not beyond making tragic and major errors of judgement. Dive into this gripping tale inspired by true events where two lives collide in a dramatic twist of fate due to an unimaginable medical error. The thalidomide scandal of the 1950s/1960s. All her life, Rona has yearned for motherhood, but it has been denied to her. She tries not to obsess about her misfortune––but it's difficult keeping her emotions in ...

From the disability rights advocate and creator of the #DisabledAndCute viral campaign, a thoughtful, inspiring, and charming collection of essays exploring what it means to be black and disabled in a mostly able-bodied white America. Keah Brown loves herself, but that hadn’t always been the...

Disabled Children Need Inclusion, Empathy, and Friendship Every child deserves to feel, be seen, heard, and valued in a world full of wonder and uniqueness. Different Yes, Not Less discusses the types of disabilities and the needs of disabled individuals. Some are born with disabilities, others are disabled in accidents, and some become disabled through the thoughtless actions of others—Yes, they may move, speak, or act differently as a result; however, they are no less human beings than everyone else. Like all children, these children deserve to be seen, heard, and valued. They deserve ...

As they silently make their way through the trees to the hidden refuge that Thomas Dyersen once found need of for his family centuries ago, Sara Merryn is grateful for its existence as the silence of the night erupts with the sounds that she has long buried in her memories.Storm Tide continues the ongoing story of family, friends, and strangers who come together at a time when the unknown is their greatest enemy…and their hidden sanctuary is their greatest defense. No matter that they have planned for this moment since the storm that first brought them together, and the siege of lawless ...

The first four books in the Sagebrush Ranch in Montana series are part of this sweet romance collection! You'll find tropes like friends to lovers, single dad, best friend's sister, competing in business. Books in this collection are: When You're Friends When the friend you have a crush on gets dumped, you step up to help. Even if that means pretending to date her to make her ex jealous enough to come back. Bo’s best friend is suddenly single. He’s happy about that – her ex-boyfriend was a jerk. And now that she’s gotten rid of that dead weight, maybe he’ll have a chance. He’s ...

Leah was unemployed, broke, and desperate. A few years earlier, a fatal car crash took the lives of Leah’s beloved husband and their two babies, leaving her disabled. Life looked bleak. Then she met Mason. He was charming, charismatic, persuasive, and a successful businessman, well respected in the community. His teenage daughter did nothing to welcome Leah into the family, but life is never perfect. And the nightmares began the day the dog died… Two years into her second marriage, Leah Brand’s world is turned upside down. Inanimate objects move, her clothes are left out for the ...

End chronic pain—for good—with this practical guide from the PBS personality behind Classical Stretch and author of the New York Times bestseller Aging Backwards. Chronic pain is the most common cause of long-term disability in the United States. Twenty percent of American adults accept back...

This Best Ma’am is about to sink her best friend’s wedding. Kendra Jarrett spent decades waiting for her best friend Jesse to realize that she was the love of his life. Instead, he’s getting hitched to someone else—and asks Kendra to be his Best Ma’am. But Kendra’s not yet ready to let him sail into the sunset. Her plan? Sabotage the wedding from the inside. Enter Rowan Rafferty—grumpy, gorgeous, and an inconvenient new boss. After one unforgettable night together, Raff offers a risky deal: he’ll pretend to be Kendra’s fiancé to help her stir the pot. The problem? Rowan ...

Soon to be a major motion picture, Seeing Home: The Ed Lucas Story is the incredible true tale of a beloved Emmy-winning blind broadcaster who refused to let his disability prevent him from overcoming many challenging obstacles and achieving his dreams. In 1951, when he was only twelve years old...

Will Madden is healing. Thanks to therapy and a growing support system, he’s taking baby steps into a promising future. One of those steps leads him to an online chat room, where he quickly bonds with fellow PTSD sufferer Taz Zachary. Despite their virtual connection, Taz is initially freaked...

Women's lives are shaped by sexism and expectations. Disabled people's lives are shaped by ableism and a complete lack of expectations. But what happens when you're subjected to both sets of rules? This powerful, honest, hilarious, and furious memoir from journalist and advocate Lucy Webster...

What if life as you knew it was to change in an instant? Chaya was loving life until her boyfriend was involved in a serious car accident. Faced with the new reality of a paralyzed partner and bills piling up, Chaya turns to John, her ex, for help. After all, he is the most stable and practical man she knows - not to mention wealthy and still in love with her. After making a difficult choice, Chaya, Chris, and John find themselves in a practical but unconventional relationship that tugs at the boundaries of modern relationship dynamics - will they find a way to make it work? We are drawn ...