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The Monster and the Mirror

Mental Illness, Magic, and the Stories We Tell

de K.J. Aiello ...

Narrado por K.J. Aiello ...

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9 hora 58 minutos

Revelatory memoir and cultural criticism that connects popular fantasy and our perceptions of mental illness to offer an empathetic path to compassionate careGrowing up, K.J. Aiello was fascinated by magical stories of dragons, wizards, and fantasy, where monsters were not what they seemed and anything was possible. These books and films were both a balm and an escape, a safe space where Aiello’s ... Leer más

$24.99 USD o gratis con Kobo Plus

Revelatory memoir and cultural criticism that connects popular fantasy and our perceptions of mental illness to offer an empathetic path to compassionate careGrowing up, K.J. Aiello was fascinated by magical stories of dragons, wizards, and fantasy, where monsters were not what they seemed and anything was possible. These books and films were both a balm and an escape, a safe space where Aiello’s
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Unmasking for Life

The Autistic Person's Guide to Connecting, Loving, and Living Authentically

de Devon Price PhD ...

Narrado por Devon Price PhD ...

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10 hora 1 minutos

Live your best, unashamedly unmasked Autistic life with this invaluable resource featuring tools for navigating friendships, family, work, and love, from the author of Unmasking Autism.“Unmasking for Life should be read by not only autistic people but their loved ones, to ensure they facilitate a truly fulfilling life.”—Eric Garcia, author of We’re Not Broken: Changing the Autism ConversationMost ... Leer más

$22.99 USD

Live your best, unashamedly unmasked Autistic life with this invaluable resource featuring tools for navigating friendships, family, work, and love, from the author of Unmasking Autism.“Unmasking for Life should be read by not only autistic people but their loved ones, to ensure they facilitate a truly fulfilling life.”—Eric Garcia, author of We’re Not Broken: Changing the Autism ConversationMost
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In Sickness and in Health

Love, Disability, and a Quest to Understand the Perils and Pleasures of Interabled Romance

de Ben Mattlin ...

Narrado por René Ruiz ...

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8 hora 10 minutos

A frank, humorous exploration of interabled dating, love, and marriageBen Mattlin’s wife, ML, recalls falling in love with his confidence and sheer determination. On one of their earliest dates, he persuaded her to ride on his lap in his wheelchair on their way home from an Elvis Costello concert. Thirty years later, they still travel like this from time to time, undaunted by the curious stares ... Leer más

$20.99 USD

A frank, humorous exploration of interabled dating, love, and marriageBen Mattlin’s wife, ML, recalls falling in love with his confidence and sheer determination. On one of their earliest dates, he persuaded her to ride on his lap in his wheelchair on their way home from an Elvis Costello concert. Thirty years later, they still travel like this from time to time, undaunted by the curious stares
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Not Fade Away

A Memoir of Senses Lost and Found

de Rebecca Alexander, Sascha Alper ...

Narrado por Tavia Gilbert ...

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7 hora 56 minutos

Thirty-four-year-old Rebecca Alexander is a psychotherapist, a spin instructor, a volunteer, and an athlete. She is also almost completely blind, with significantly deteriorated hearing. Not Fade Away is a deeply moving exploration of the obstacles we all face—physical, psychological, and philosophical. Rebecca’s story is an exquisite reminder to live each day to its fullest.In Not Fade Away, ... Leer más

$17.99 USD

Thirty-four-year-old Rebecca Alexander is a psychotherapist, a spin instructor, a volunteer, and an athlete. She is also almost completely blind, with significantly deteriorated hearing. Not Fade Away is a deeply moving exploration of the obstacles we all face—physical, psychological, and philosophical. Rebecca’s story is an exquisite reminder to live each day to its fullest.In Not Fade Away,
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Nowhere Girl

Life as a Member of ADHD's Lost Generation

de Carla Ciccone ...

Narrado por Carla Ciccone ...

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7 hora 19 minutos

Why is a generation of women only now discovering they have ADHD? (Spoiler: misogyny.) A writer examines the cost of living with undiagnosed ADHD in this reported memoir about the girls medical science ignored.When Carla Ciccone is diagnosed with ADHD at thirty-nine—an evaluation prompted by the demands of early motherhood—it flips the script on her life. After years of self-blame and self ... Leer más

$22.00 USD

Why is a generation of women only now discovering they have ADHD? (Spoiler: misogyny.) A writer examines the cost of living with undiagnosed ADHD in this reported memoir about the girls medical science ignored.When Carla Ciccone is diagnosed with ADHD at thirty-nine—an evaluation prompted by the demands of early motherhood—it flips the script on her life. After years of self-blame and self
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Articulate

A Deaf Memoir of Voice

de Rachel Kolb ...

Narrado por Anna Caputo, Rachel Renee Kolb ...

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10 hora 35 minutos

A deaf writer’s exploration of language, communication, and what it means to be articulate—and her journey to reclaim her voiceRachel Kolb was born profoundly deaf the same year that the Americans with Disabilities Act was passed, and she grew up as part of the first generation of deaf people with legal rights to accessibility services. Still, from a young age, she contorted herself to ... Leer más

$28.99 USD

A deaf writer’s exploration of language, communication, and what it means to be articulate—and her journey to reclaim her voiceRachel Kolb was born profoundly deaf the same year that the Americans with Disabilities Act was passed, and she grew up as part of the first generation of deaf people with legal rights to accessibility services. Still, from a young age, she contorted herself to
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The Pocket Guide to Neurodiversity

de Daniel Aherne ...

Narrado por Daniel Aherne ...

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1 horas 52 minutos

A simple guide to neurodiversity, demystifying ADHD, autism, dyslexia, dyspraxia and more.At least one in seven people are thought to be neurodivergent. So what exactly is neurodiversity? What does 'executive functioning' mean? What are 'spiky profiles'?In this simple guide, expert speaker and trainer Daniel Aherne provides a clear introduction to neurodiversity and the four most common ... Leer más

$27.99 USD

A simple guide to neurodiversity, demystifying ADHD, autism, dyslexia, dyspraxia and more.At least one in seven people are thought to be neurodivergent. So what exactly is neurodiversity? What does 'executive functioning' mean? What are 'spiky profiles'?In this simple guide, expert speaker and trainer Daniel Aherne provides a clear introduction to neurodiversity and the four most common
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Spirituality Is For Every Body

de Allison V. Thompkins PhD ...

Narrado por Shellynne Vontoure ...

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9 hora 5 minutos

Allison Thompkins was born with cerebral palsy and a deep knowing that she has a mission in this life to advocate for the rights of disabled people-a group whose voices are often ignored or silenced. In this first-of-its-kind book, Allison addresses essential spiritual themes-like surrender, prayer, synchronicities, meditation, grace, gratitude, and authentic service-in a way that centers disabled ... Leer más

$20.00 USD

Allison Thompkins was born with cerebral palsy and a deep knowing that she has a mission in this life to advocate for the rights of disabled people-a group whose voices are often ignored or silenced. In this first-of-its-kind book, Allison addresses essential spiritual themes-like surrender, prayer, synchronicities, meditation, grace, gratitude, and authentic service-in a way that centers disabled
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Losing Music

A Memoir

de John Cotter ...

Narrado por John Cotter ...

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7 hora 5 minutos

“I was in the car the first time music seemed strange: the instruments less distinct, the vocals less crisp.”John Cotter was thirty years old when he first began to notice a ringing in his ears. Soon the ringing became a roar inside his head. Next came partial deafness, then dizziness and vertigo that rendered him unable to walk, work, sleep, or even communicate.At a stage of life when he expected ... Leer más

$16.95 USD o gratis con Kobo Plus

“I was in the car the first time music seemed strange: the instruments less distinct, the vocals less crisp.”John Cotter was thirty years old when he first began to notice a ringing in his ears. Soon the ringing became a roar inside his head. Next came partial deafness, then dizziness and vertigo that rendered him unable to walk, work, sleep, or even communicate.At a stage of life when he expected
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The PDA Paradox

The Highs and Lows of My Life on a Little-Known Part of the Autism Spectrum

de Harry Thompson ...

Narrado por Elliot Chapman ...

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5 hora 9 minutos

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 ... Leer más

$24.99 USD

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
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Sitting Pretty

The View from My Ordinary, Resilient, Disabled Body

de Rebekah Taussig ...

Narrado por Rebekah Taussig ...

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7 hora 33 minutos

A memoir-in-essays from disability advocate and creator of the Instagram account @sitting_pretty Rebekah Taussig, processing a lifetime of memories to paint a beautiful, nuanced portrait of a body that looks and moves differently than most.Growing up as a paralyzed girl during the 90s and early 2000s, Rebekah Taussig only saw disability depicted as something monstrous (The Hunchback of Notre Dame) ... Leer más

$25.99 USD

A memoir-in-essays from disability advocate and creator of the Instagram account @sitting_pretty Rebekah Taussig, processing a lifetime of memories to paint a beautiful, nuanced portrait of a body that looks and moves differently than most.Growing up as a paralyzed girl during the 90s and early 2000s, Rebekah Taussig only saw disability depicted as something monstrous (The Hunchback of Notre Dame)
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For the Benefit of Those Who See

Dispatches from the World of the Blind

de Rosemary Mahoney ...

Narrado por Rosemary Mahoney ...

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9 hora 27 minutos

In the tradition of Oliver Sacks's The Island of the Colorblind, Rosemary Mahoney tells the story of Braille Without Borders, the first school for the blind in Tibet, and of Sabriye Tenberken, the remarkable blind woman who founded the school.Fascinated and impressed by what she learned from the blind children of Tibet, Mahoney was moved to investigate further the cultural history of blindness. As ... Leer más

$27.99 USD

In the tradition of Oliver Sacks's The Island of the Colorblind, Rosemary Mahoney tells the story of Braille Without Borders, the first school for the blind in Tibet, and of Sabriye Tenberken, the remarkable blind woman who founded the school.Fascinated and impressed by what she learned from the blind children of Tibet, Mahoney was moved to investigate further the cultural history of blindness. As
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Demystifying Disability

What to Know, What to Say, and How to Be an Ally

de Emily Ladau ...

Narrado por Emily Ladau ...

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4 hora 24 minutos

An approachable guide to being a thoughtful, informed ally to disabled people, with actionable steps for what to say and do (and what not to do) and how you can help make the world a more inclusive placeONE OF THE BEST BOOKS OF THE YEAR: NPR, Booklist • “A candid, accessible cheat sheet for anyone who wants to thoughtfully join the conversation . . . Emily makes the intimidating approachable and ... Leer más

$15.00 USD

An approachable guide to being a thoughtful, informed ally to disabled people, with actionable steps for what to say and do (and what not to do) and how you can help make the world a more inclusive placeONE OF THE BEST BOOKS OF THE YEAR: NPR, Booklist • “A candid, accessible cheat sheet for anyone who wants to thoughtfully join the conversation . . . Emily makes the intimidating approachable and
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In Sickness and in Health

Love Stories from the Front Lines of America’s Caregiving Crisis

de Laura Mauldin ...

Narrado por Laura Mauldin ...

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6 hora 49 minutos

An urgent and deeply affecting account of America's failure to provide meaningful support to its chronically ill and disabled citizens and our resulting reliance on the unpaid caregiving labor of spouses and intimate partners.When twenty-seven-year-old Laura Mauldin moved to New York for graduate school, she fell headlong into love. But just months into the relationship, her partner’s leukemia ... Leer más

$23.99 USD

An urgent and deeply affecting account of America's failure to provide meaningful support to its chronically ill and disabled citizens and our resulting reliance on the unpaid caregiving labor of spouses and intimate partners.When twenty-seven-year-old Laura Mauldin moved to New York for graduate school, she fell headlong into love. But just months into the relationship, her partner’s leukemia
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Back in Action

An American Soldier’s Story of Courage, Faith, and Fortitude

de Capt. David Rozelle ...

Narrado por Patrick Lawlor ...

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6 hora 43 minutos

They put a price on his head. They did everything they could to disrupt his mission. Finally, when an antitank mine tore off his right foot, the warriors of jihad in Iraq thought they had neutralized one of their most resourceful, determined foes. They were wrong.Refusing to let his injury stop him, Captain David Rozelle roared back into action, returning to Iraq as commander of an armored cavalry ... Leer más

$16.95 USD

They put a price on his head. They did everything they could to disrupt his mission. Finally, when an antitank mine tore off his right foot, the warriors of jihad in Iraq thought they had neutralized one of their most resourceful, determined foes. They were wrong.Refusing to let his injury stop him, Captain David Rozelle roared back into action, returning to Iraq as commander of an armored cavalry
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The Neurodiverse Workplace

An Employer's Guide to Managing and Working with Neurodivergent Employees, Clients and Customers

de Victoria Honeybourne ...

Narrado por Rebecca Courtney ...

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5 hora 28 minutos

Estimates suggest that up to 20% of employees, customers and clients might have a neurodivergent condition - such as dyslexia, autism, Asperger's, ADHD or dyspraxia - yet these individuals often struggle to gain and maintain employment, despite being very capable. This practical, authoritative business guide will help managers and employers support neurodiverse staff, and gives advice on how to ... Leer más

$31.99 USD

Estimates suggest that up to 20% of employees, customers and clients might have a neurodivergent condition - such as dyslexia, autism, Asperger's, ADHD or dyspraxia - yet these individuals often struggle to gain and maintain employment, despite being very capable. This practical, authoritative business guide will help managers and employers support neurodiverse staff, and gives advice on how to
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Rosa

de Gerda Eld ...

Narrado por Agnethe Bjørn ...

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6 hora 25 minutos

Da Rosa bliver født i en lille provinsby i slutningen af 1800-tallet, er hendes muligheder i livet allerede yderst begrænsede. Hun er pige i et mandsdomineret samfund, men ydermere har hun et medfødt handicap – hun er med datidens sprogbrug vanfør. Vi følger først Rosas tilværelse som barn i provinsen, hvor hun møder stor fordømmelse fra omgivelserne, fordi hun er anderledes. Siden hører vi om ... Leer más

$11.99 USD

Da Rosa bliver født i en lille provinsby i slutningen af 1800-tallet, er hendes muligheder i livet allerede yderst begrænsede. Hun er pige i et mandsdomineret samfund, men ydermere har hun et medfødt handicap – hun er med datidens sprogbrug vanfør. Vi følger først Rosas tilværelse som barn i provinsen, hvor hun møder stor fordømmelse fra omgivelserne, fordi hun er anderledes. Siden hører vi om
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The Life Worth Living

Disability, Pain, and Morality

de Joel Michael Reynolds ...

Narrado por Jason Vu ...

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6 hora 50 minutos

More than 2,000 years ago, Aristotle said: "let there be a law that no deformed child shall live." This idea is alive and well today. During the past century, Supreme Court Justice Oliver Wendell Holmes Jr. argued that the United States can forcibly sterilize intellectually disabled women and philosopher Peter Singer argued for the right of parents to euthanize certain cognitively disabled infants ... Leer más

$19.99 USD

More than 2,000 years ago, Aristotle said: "let there be a law that no deformed child shall live." This idea is alive and well today. During the past century, Supreme Court Justice Oliver Wendell Holmes Jr. argued that the United States can forcibly sterilize intellectually disabled women and philosopher Peter Singer argued for the right of parents to euthanize certain cognitively disabled infants
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Acessibilidade Digital

o ensino superior brasileiro é acessível para Pessoas com Deficiências?

de Daniel Yehoshua Santiago Alves Pinto ...

Narrado por Voz Artificial ...

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1 horas 57 minutos

Em um cenário no qual a tecnologia e a educação convergem, este livro surge como uma investigação crítica sobre a Acessibilidade Digital em plataformas e sites na Web pertencentes a instituições de ensino superior do Brasil. Convido você a conhecer sobre a Acessibilidade Digital e como ela pode contribuir para sociedades, reais e virtuais, mais inclusivas para Pessoas com Deficiências. Iniciamos ... Leer más

$9.99 USD o gratis con Kobo Plus

Em um cenário no qual a tecnologia e a educação convergem, este livro surge como uma investigação crítica sobre a Acessibilidade Digital em plataformas e sites na Web pertencentes a instituições de ensino superior do Brasil. Convido você a conhecer sobre a Acessibilidade Digital e como ela pode contribuir para sociedades, reais e virtuais, mais inclusivas para Pessoas com Deficiências. Iniciamos
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In a Different Key

The Story of Autism

de John Donvan, Caren Zucker ...

Narrado por Kaleo Griffith ...

Completo

23 hora 6 minutos

PULITZER PRIZE FINALIST •NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • “Sweeping in scope but with intimate personal stories, this is a deeply moving book about the history, science, and human drama of autism.”—Walter Isaacson, #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Code Breaker“Remarkable . . . A riveting tale about how a seemingly rare childhood disorder became a salient fixture in our cultural landscape.”—< ... Leer más

$30.00 USD

PULITZER PRIZE FINALIST •NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • “Sweeping in scope but with intimate personal stories, this is a deeply moving book about the history, science, and human drama of autism.”—Walter Isaacson, #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Code Breaker“Remarkable . . . A riveting tale about how a seemingly rare childhood disorder became a salient fixture in our cultural landscape.”—<
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Beautiful

A beautiful girl. An evil man. One inspiring true story of courage

de Katie Piper ...

Narrado por Emilia Fox ...

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8 hora 44 minutos

'I heard a horrible screaming sound, like an animal being slaughtered ... then I realised it was me.'When Katie Piper was 24, her life was near perfect. Young and beautiful, she was well on her way to fulfilling her dream of becoming a model.But then she met Daniel Lynch on Facebook and her world quickly turned into a nightmare ...After being held captive and brutally raped by her new boyfriend, ... Leer más

$13.65 USD

'I heard a horrible screaming sound, like an animal being slaughtered ... then I realised it was me.'When Katie Piper was 24, her life was near perfect. Young and beautiful, she was well on her way to fulfilling her dream of becoming a model.But then she met Daniel Lynch on Facebook and her world quickly turned into a nightmare ...After being held captive and brutally raped by her new boyfriend,
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NeuroTribes

The Legacy of Autism and the Future of Neurodiversity

de Steve Silberman ...

Narrado por William Hughes ...

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18 hora 46 minutos

This New York Times bestseller upends conventional thinking about autism and suggests a broader model for acceptance, understanding, and full participation in society for people who think differently.What is autism: a lifelong disability or a naturally occurring form of cognitive difference akin to certain forms of genius? In truth, it is both of these things and more—and the future of our society ... Leer más

$24.95 USD

This New York Times bestseller upends conventional thinking about autism and suggests a broader model for acceptance, understanding, and full participation in society for people who think differently.What is autism: a lifelong disability or a naturally occurring form of cognitive difference akin to certain forms of genius? In truth, it is both of these things and more—and the future of our society
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The Department

How a Violent Government Bureaucracy Killed Hundreds and Hid the Evidence

de John Pring ...

Narrado por Sam Jones ...

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10 hora 55 minutos

In the early 2010s, reports began to emerge of deaths linked to a government department. Suicide notes, coroners' reports, and research by disabled activists pointed to failings within the Department for Work and Pensions—the DWP—the government body responsible for the disability benefits system.As years passed, and austerity tightened its grip, the death toll mounted, and an even more disturbing ... Leer más

$24.99 USD

In the early 2010s, reports began to emerge of deaths linked to a government department. Suicide notes, coroners' reports, and research by disabled activists pointed to failings within the Department for Work and Pensions—the DWP—the government body responsible for the disability benefits system.As years passed, and austerity tightened its grip, the death toll mounted, and an even more disturbing
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Ian's Ride

A Long-Distance Journey to Joy

de Ian Mackay, Karen Polinsky ...

Narrado por Tom Campbell ...

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6 hora 23 minutos

While studying as a biology undergrad at UC Santa Cruz, Ian Mackay crashed his bike into a tree on campus. Paralyzed from the shoulders down, Mackay adapted to his new life with the help of his dedicated family, particularly his mother, Teena Woodward, and a group of quirky friends. After years of despair, and against all odds, he became an inspiring leader, an innovator with Apple, and a world ... Leer más

$19.99 USD

While studying as a biology undergrad at UC Santa Cruz, Ian Mackay crashed his bike into a tree on campus. Paralyzed from the shoulders down, Mackay adapted to his new life with the help of his dedicated family, particularly his mother, Teena Woodward, and a group of quirky friends. After years of despair, and against all odds, he became an inspiring leader, an innovator with Apple, and a world
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