Inside My Outside

2020-03-10

Author : Sara Pyszka
Release : 2020-03-10
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Book Synopsis Inside My Outside by : Sara Pyszka

Download or read book Inside My Outside written by Sara Pyszka. This book was released on 2020-03-10. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Upon meeting Sara Pyszka, most people think they know what it's like to be her, regardless of what they actually know about her. They see her wheelchair. They see the computer attached to her chair. They may or may not see the bands that hold her arms down, or the buttons on either side of her head rest. They see, and probably speak with, whichever personal assistant is accompanying her that day. They see her, yes, but this doesn't mean they know anything about her. Few people can accurately imagine what it's like to be completely nonverbal, to be unable to walk or use their hands. They don't actually know what it's like to rely on strangers to get them out of bed and ready for the day, to feed them, to bathe them. Inside My Outside: An Independent Mind in a Dependent Body provides an in-depth look into the life of a young woman with cerebral palsy who cannot walk or talk but who uses an electronic device for communication. This memoir covers three full days, from morning to night, in Sara Pyszka's life, providing glimpses of past relationships, friendships, schooling, and outrageous stories about the challenges of hiring, firing, and working with personal care assistants. Sara even takes it a step further by providing the occasional comparison between her life and what she imagines life would be like if she did not have a disability.

Please Don't Sit on My Bed in Your Outside Clothes

2022-06-21 Humor

Author : Phoebe Robinson
Release : 2022-06-21
Genre : Humor
Kind : eBook
Book Rating : 920/5 ( reviews)

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Download or read book Please Don't Sit on My Bed in Your Outside Clothes written by Phoebe Robinson. This book was released on 2022-06-21. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: THE NATIONAL BESTSELLER, NOW IN PAPERBACK “Another hilarious essay collection from Phoebe Robinson.”—The New York Times Book Review “Strikes the perfect balance of brutally honest and laugh-out-loud funny. I didn’t want it to end.”—Mindy Kaling, New York Times bestselling author of Why Not Me? With sharp, timely insight, pitch-perfect pop culture references, and her always unforgettable voice, New York Times bestselling author, comedian, actress, and producer Phoebe Robinson is back with her most must-read book yet. In her brand-new collection, Phoebe shares stories that will make you laugh, but also plenty that will hit you in the heart and inspire a little bit of rage, and maybe a lot of action. That means revealing her perspective on performative allyship, white guilt, and what happens when white people take up space in cultural movements; exploring what it’s like to be a woman who doesn’t want kids living in a society where motherhood is the crowning achievement of a straight, cis woman’s life; and discussing how the dire state of mental health in America means that taking care of one’s psychological well-being—aka “self-care”—usually requires disposable money. She also shares tales of her mom slowpoking before a visit with Mrs. Obama, the stupidly fake reassurances of zip-line attendants, her favorite things about dating a white person from the UK, and how the lack of Black women in leadership positions fueled her to become the Black lady-boss of her dreams. By turns perceptive, hilarious, and heartfelt, Please Don’t Sit on My Bed in Your Outside Clothes is not only a brilliant look at our current cultural moment, it's also a collection that will stay with readers for years to come.

Inside Your Outside!

2008 Juvenile Nonfiction

Author : Tish Rabe
Release : 2008
Genre : Juvenile Nonfiction
Kind : eBook
Book Rating : 845/5 ( reviews)

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Download or read book Inside Your Outside! written by Tish Rabe. This book was released on 2008. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Introduces beginning readers to important concepts about the human body.

Last Child in the Woods

2008-04-22 Family & Relationships

Author : Richard Louv
Release : 2008-04-22
Genre : Family & Relationships
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Book Rating : 86X/5 ( reviews)

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Download or read book Last Child in the Woods written by Richard Louv. This book was released on 2008-04-22. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Book That Launched an International Movement Fans of The Anxious Generation will adore Last Child in the Woods, Richard Louv's groundbreaking New York Times bestseller. “An absolute must-read for parents.” —The Boston Globe “It rivals Rachel Carson’s Silent Spring.” —The Cincinnati Enquirer “I like to play indoors better ’cause that’s where all the electrical outlets are,” reports a fourth grader. But it’s not only computers, television, and video games that are keeping kids inside. It’s also their parents’ fears of traffic, strangers, Lyme disease, and West Nile virus; their schools’ emphasis on more and more homework; their structured schedules; and their lack of access to natural areas. Local governments, neighborhood associations, and even organizations devoted to the outdoors are placing legal and regulatory constraints on many wild spaces, sometimes making natural play a crime. As children’s connections to nature diminish and the social, psychological, and spiritual implications become apparent, new research shows that nature can offer powerful therapy for such maladies as depression, obesity, and attention deficit disorder. Environment-based education dramatically improves standardized test scores and grade-point averages and develops skills in problem solving, critical thinking, and decision making. Anecdotal evidence strongly suggests that childhood experiences in nature stimulate creativity. In Last Child in the Woods, Louv talks with parents, children, teachers, scientists, religious leaders, child-development researchers, and environmentalists who recognize the threat and offer solutions. Louv shows us an alternative future, one in which parents help their kids experience the natural world more deeply—and find the joy of family connectedness in the process. Included in this edition: A Field Guide with 100 Practical Actions We Can Take Discussion Points for Book Groups, Classrooms, and Communities Additional Notes by the Author New and Updated Research from the U.S. and Abroad

Dancing Daisies

2013-12 Cerebral palsied

Author : Sara Pyszka
Release : 2013-12
Genre : Cerebral palsied
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Book Rating : 604/5 ( reviews)

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Download or read book Dancing Daisies written by Sara Pyszka. This book was released on 2013-12. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Meet Brynn Evason. In many ways, she's just like an ordinary seventeen-year-old girl. But readers soon learn that Brynn is different in one very significant way: she has cerebral palsy, and must use a power wheelchair and computer to communicate. After her two best friends betray her, Brynn is more excited than ever to spend the summer at Camp Lakewood. She soon learns, however, that getting away from home doesn't spare her from all of life's dramas. While struggling to establish her individuality, Brynn soon meets Tommy, a boy with whom there appears to be an instantaneous spark. But when a misunderstanding puts the new couple in jeopardy, Brynn must find a way to clear Tommy's name -- and establish her independence -- once and for all. -- back cover.

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