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From: Sally Miller <derbymiller>
Date: Thu, 5 Oct 2006 15:17:07 -0400
Another book, a new one, which deals with epilepsy is e.E. Charlton-Trujillo's "Prizefighter in Mi Casa." Among a number of issues the book sensitively deals with is the difficulty the heroine, Chula, has with accepting the epilepsy resulting from a recent automobile accident. Many of us, especially in our teens, are tempted to be "non-compliant" when it comes to medication and to feel that our ability to overcome physical and/or mental difficulties has been underestimated. I believe it is Nancy Mairs who, in her books, encourages us to think of ourselves as "temporarily abled." This is a thoughtful, well-written book, worth looking into. Sally Derby
Received on Thu 05 Oct 2006 02:17:07 PM CDT
Date: Thu, 5 Oct 2006 15:17:07 -0400
Another book, a new one, which deals with epilepsy is e.E. Charlton-Trujillo's "Prizefighter in Mi Casa." Among a number of issues the book sensitively deals with is the difficulty the heroine, Chula, has with accepting the epilepsy resulting from a recent automobile accident. Many of us, especially in our teens, are tempted to be "non-compliant" when it comes to medication and to feel that our ability to overcome physical and/or mental difficulties has been underestimated. I believe it is Nancy Mairs who, in her books, encourages us to think of ourselves as "temporarily abled." This is a thoughtful, well-written book, worth looking into. Sally Derby
Received on Thu 05 Oct 2006 02:17:07 PM CDT
