This is a small list of books I recommend reading, they are truly inspiring. The authors of these books have beat the odds of many different debilitating situations. They opened my eyes to what the human spirit is capable of.
Some of the people I found most inspiring didn’t necessarily have disabilities like mine. An alcoholic desperately trying to become sober, a father fighting cancer, a child trying to survive unthinkable abuse, and a man born with no limbs all inspired me to push forward, feel good about myself, and live a full life.
Just Don’t Fall
By Josh Sundquist
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Life Without Limits: Inspiration for a Ridiculously Good Life
By Nick Vujicic
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Standing Tall
By Spencer West
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Spring Break
By Steven Benvenisti
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The Council of Dads
By Bruce Feiler
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A Child Called “It”
The Lost Boy
A Man Named Dave
All three By Dave Pelzer
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Dry
By Augusten Burroughs
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Oh, The Places You’ll Go!
By Dr. Seuss
I used this one to motive my students, but the message is powerful.
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This next book was written for family and friends to read. I found it helpful to understand their position. It made me realize I was not alone in how I felt.
How to Be A Friend to a Friend Who’s Sick
By Letty Cottin Pogrebin
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The next book is a pamphlet that can be got from http://www.invisibledisabilities.org. A good book to give your family and friends to read. This book validated my feelings. In fact many parts I felt like I wrote myself. Truly helped me move forward.
“But You Look Good”
By Wayne and Sherri Connel
