Zak Parker
Disability as a term for people who are different from ‘normal’ appears like a negative word. These books prove that people with disabilities often have the inspiration and the means to go above and beyond.
If you know someone who is disabled and needs a morale boost, these books are the perfect pick for you. It teaches both disabled people, and the rest of us, that anything is possible. And that’s what books should be doing.
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#1 I Know My Way Memoir by Theresa Marafito
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One of the goals of this memoir is to help people understand that the life of a typical middle class family living with visual disabilities is not much different than a normal family dynamic. The copy is very dialog driven making the reader feel a part of the conversation taking place, not just looking through the window watching the action pass by.
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#2 Let’s Appreciate Everyone! by Brocha Goetz
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We can all do better when it comes to appreciating others!
This sensitive book teaches children the proper attitudes and behaviors in relating to people with disabilities. The adorable illustrations and gentle but powerful parables apply not only to those with disabilities, but also to anyone who is weak in a particular area — as, in fact, we all are.
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#3 How to Keep Your Social Security Benefits by Jerry Zivic
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Many individuals with disabilities find it a challenge to get health insurance. If you are on Social Security Disability you are eligible for Medicare. However, these benefits are not guaranteed for life and Social Security reviews an individual’s eligibility periodically.
If you are on Social Security Disability, it will be difficult if not impossible to hire an attorney if your case gets reviewed. You need to be prepared to represent yourself. The book is easy to read, and the forms are geared to help your medical provider give Social Security the information it needs to review your claim. The day you receive your Social Security Disability benefit is the day you should start to prepare to have your claim reviewed.
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#4 Faster Than Normal by Peter Shankman
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Peter Shankman is a busy guy – a media entrepreneur who runs several businesses, gives keynote speeches around the world, hosts a popular podcast, runs marathons and Iron Mans, is a licensed skydiver, dabbles in angel investing, and is a loving father to his young daughter.
Simply put, he always seems to have more than 24 hours in a day. How does he do it? Peter attributes his unusually high energy level and extreme productivity to his ADHD.
In Faster Than Normal, Shankman shares his hard-won insights and daily hacks for making ADHD a secret weapon for living a full and deeply satisfying life. Both inspiring and practical, the book presents life rules, best practices, and simple but powerful ways to:
- Harness your creative energy to generate and execute your ideas
- Direct your hyperfocus to get things done
- Identify your pitfalls – and avoid them
- Streamline your daily routine to eliminate distractions
- Use apps and other tech innovations to free up your time and energy
Filled with ingenious hacks and supportive self-care advice, this is the positive, practical book the ADHD community has long needed – and is also an invaluable handbook for anyone who’s sick of feeling overwhelmed and wants to drive their faster-than-normal brain at maximum speed…without crashing.
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#5 Salt In My Soul by Mallory Smith
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The remarkable story of a young woman with Cystic Fibrosis and how she lived her life to the absolute fullest while dealing with her impending death. Mallory knew that her life would likely be cut short, but she never let it stop her from surfing, going to school and pursuing her dreams of love. A well written and heartbreaking story that will leave you wanting more.
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#6 Taming Chronic Pain by Amy Orr
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Chronic pain is an invisible illness, and one that affects nearly one in five people. Like any disability, it disrupts your health, your career, your relationships, and your mental health. This book covers all of the different aspects of living a life with chronic pain, and offers practical solutions for and a frank discussion of everything you’ll be dealing with when living with a long term pain issue.
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#7 7 1/2 Habits To Help You Become More Humorous, Happier & Healthier by David Jacobson
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The author has lived with severe arthritis and chronic pain for almost 40 years. In this book he describes how therapeutic humor has not only helped him cope, but thrive and have a successful career.
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#8 Why Am I So Special? by Mr Barry Henkin
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The book is a tale of his life, good and difficult, and about his friends, his motivational speaking, and how others with disabilities can cope and succeed in the world. Barry is sort of like Rain Man, he has a fantastic memory and remembers every person he has ever met, along with their family, and their history. He loves music as well and has a fascinating memory for music trivia.
After he released his book, he was voted into the Cleveland High School Alumni Hall of Fame and was featured in our big Ohio newspaper-the Cleveland Plain Dealer and other local papers as well. Barry speaks at youth centers and has a big fan following. He has accomplished much in his life despite many obstacles. His book will make you smile, cry, and feel motivated to help others.
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Bracha Goetz from Spiritual Books
Jerry Zivic from JerryZivic
Peter Shankman from ShankMinds
Pamela Jessen from PamelaJessen
Amy Orr from Amy Orr Books
David Jacobson from Humor Horizons
Sherry Gavanditti from Menorah Park
