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The author's early years were steeped in farming, country and rural life in Ireland which he loved and lived for. Disability, and it's unbelievable effects for himself or his family never entered his head.

But in 1985, at the age of twenty his life was drastically changed forever following a horrific road accident as was that of his family.

This book truthfully but painfully tells the story how the author coped with total paralysis and dependency for almost every need as a result. It tells about his experience of a full years of hospitalisation. And recalls the shear struggle to rebuilt his life and at the same time watch the devastating effect it had on his elderly parents.

The author's appalling experience of living in institutions, and his crusade at raising awareness of disability issues and seeking rights for people with disabilities is truthfully written about as well as his experience and struggle in furthering his education, getting employment and essential adequate services.

In spite of all the author's challenging, campaigning, hardship and struggle for disability rights in the last twenty years, this books also tells of the very worthwhile, full and joyous aspects to his life which has won much achievement.

All in all, it is an amazing story which everyone must read.

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Describes the changes coming from the Americans with Disabilities Act, as well as technological advances, new legislation, and evolving healthcare systems. Addresses the growing interest in racial and ethnic diversity and explores spirituality and disability. Previous edition: c1981.

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Psychology of disability

This book was a required reading for a Masters class... clear and easily understood, if a little simplistic... common sense for anyone who has worked in the field for a while but overall a good collection of informaiton.

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An invaluable resource for anyone touched by spinal cord injury—newly injured patients, longtime survivors, friends and loved ones, and medical professionals—A Complete Plain English Guide to Living with an Incomplete Spinal Cord Injury offers a survivor’s perspective on the physical and emotional journey from the time of injury, through the entire recovery process, and on to living a full and happy life.

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Plain-English

I like this book. As an occupational therapist I found valuable information I could share with families and clients who have experienced spinal cord injuries. Ms. Boyles has a no nonsense approach to activities of daily living, resources, and expectations. This book has given me insight about my role as a therapist in the recovery process.

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New York is a unique city where you can eat out inexpensively without compromising taste or quality. The authors asked New Yorkers to tell them about their favorite low-cost restaurant. The ground rules were simple. The food had to be good and the prices had to be $15 or less before taxes, tip, or wine. It had to be a place they would want to go back to. The response was overwhelming! New Yorkers were eager to share their favorite haunts and discoveries.

Over 80 recommended restaurants reflecting the diversity of New York-including the boroughs: Chinese, Italian, Ethiopian, Cuban, Japanese, Cajun, Polish, West African, French, Middle-Eastern, American regional, Russian, Peruvian, Indian, Thai, Ukrainian, Mexican, and more. Plus seafood, vegetarian, kosher, deli, bistros, and cafés.

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Don't leave home without it!

This is a restaurant guide for those of you looking for really good food with a wide variety of ethnic cuisine and without the ridiculously pompous nature of your typical five-star. If you go out to eat for the snooty service and to drop a bunch of money, don't buy this book. However, if your focus is on the quality and variety of the food you are eating, with fancy service as a secondary concern, this is the book for you. That is not to say the restaurants in this book lack decent service....Many have excellent service and swanky locals. Some may also have dismal decor and downright cranky staff (read hole-in-the-wall). But they all have great food in common. One of the great things about New York is experiencing the wide variety of flavors and cooking styles available in this melting pot. You won't find me in New York without this book close by.

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1. ISBN13: 9780768428209
2. Condition: NEW
3. Notes: Brand New from Publisher. No Remainder Mark.

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Those who fail to choose, choose to fail writes the author who encourages you to stop allowing fear to rule your life's decisions and instead to take charge and Live Courageously. As you read about Terri Cadiente's hard fought rise from the pit of fear to the pinnacle of personal freedom, you will realize that you too can overcome anything. Written by a successful Hollywood stunt woman, Love Courageously takes you step by step on an exciting journey of self-analysis and self discovery toward a victorious and empowered destination. Through personal testimony and proven effective techniques, you will receive the power to attack the roots of fear and shame. This approach is uniquely expressed by an author who confronts fear and converts it into positive action to achieve her professional and personal goals.

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Real Life Experiences

Great read and well written. I respond well to books that pull from real life experiences, and that is exactly what I got when reading Terri's book.

If you are looking to learn how to overcome life's obstacles, build inner strength this is a must have. Learning about Terri's unique outer strength from her amazing career as a stuntwoman and how she over came her inner demons is an inspiration.

There is a lot in this book so if you are like me, maybe reading it over would be recommended.


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overcome anything!

What separates this book from others on the market?
This is a book that attacks the roots of fear and shame with a full-frontal approach. This approach is uniquely expressed by an author who confronts fear--and converts it into positive action--in order to achieve her professional goals as a Hollywood stuntwoman

What is the unique message of the book?
The unique message of this book is the approach to defining the fine line between inherent strengths and perceived weaknesses. Terri demonstrates the role perception plays in framing self-image (including views about personal strength and weakness) and the role that choice plays in determining how these strengths and weaknesses play out in life.

Fear Expert, Hollywood Stuntwoman Terri Cadiente, reveals the secrets to unmasking your strengths and showing up in your Big Britches self!
Fear causes us to size down, dumb down and shut down. Terri will show you how to develop and build a bold real personal brand, IDENTITY, -which you have!!


What qualifies the author to write this book?
Terri's hard-fought rise from the pit of fear to the pinnacle of personal freedom--and her profound awareness of the process she experienced firsthand--gives her a voice of authenticity to which others can relate, as well as a story from which others can draw strength and encouragement.



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Great book about how God wants us to forget the past and move on toward the future. So many people are stuck in the past because of hurts and disappointments. God has a great future for all of us and we need to let the past go.

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Lessons from the Life of a Hollywood Stunt Woman

Based on Christian principles and steeped in spiritual insight Terri Cadiente's book "Living Courageously" parallels her own life as a Jet Ski Champion and Hollywood Stunt Woman. She shares personal experiences from her own journey to and with God as she discovered a more fulfilled and enriching life.

Cadiente offers the reader life coaching and practical suggestions for facing the difficult challenges of moving from a life filled with fear and frenzy to the exhilaration of living in freedom. Terri emphasizes the importance of making alternate choices in the process of discovering your real self and who you want to be. She guides you in identifying and replacing misguided beliefs and behaviors with ways to reframe your thinking as you become that person. She talks about unmasking and shattering self doubt and the bondage of emotional paralysis that comes with the fear of rejection and abandonment.

Terri's is a story of rescue, recovery, and restoration. Her life and experiences have uniquely prepared her to author "Live Courageously." She is transparent, candid and forthright in her writing. Her testimony is authentic. Her approach in "life coaching" is powerful.



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A Stuntwoman Lving Courageously

This is a wonderfully-written book of life that is so uniquely written it reveals the heart of a courageous woman of many faces who lives a real life, and wants all of us to know her. In this book you will meet a stunt person maybe for the first time. We learn of the trials, the hurts, and the beauty of life. This is a book that allows the reader to study, learn and then to check themselves on how their life is changing in relationships, in the midst of one crisis after another, and how they choose to change. It is a book of emotion, hiding feelings and freedom because of a loving believing relationship of a woman and her God.

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