Títulos em Pessoas com Deficiências

Your boss asked you for a chat, and you just knew you were going to be fired You didn't sleep all weekend, and you weren't fired Someone answered your message with a thumbs-up emoji and you just knew they hated you. So you stopped talking to them, they eventually stopped texting, and now you...

Known and loved by his family and friends as quirky and different, Travis is a man on a mission to find his purpose in a world that often throws him grenades. Through the pitfalls of high school, the workplace and dating scene, he shares an honest account of his personal struggles with undiagnosed autism, ADHD and dyslexia. Written with dark humour and powerful reflection, Stairway to the Spectrum is an entertaining and thought-provoking memoir which will appeal to anybody who has ever felt uncomfortable in their own skin.

Helen Keller’s name is forever linked with courage, perseverance, and the power of education. In Midstream: My Later Life, she picks up where The Story of My Life left off, offering a rare look at her journey beyond her early triumphs. Here, Keller recounts the challenges and victories of adulthood—her advocacy for people with disabilities, her international travels, her friendships with world leaders and artists, and her tireless fight for social change. She writes candidly about setbacks, loneliness, and the weight of public life, but also about the deep sense of purpose that guided her.

A journey through rare disease, a dream of flying, and the gratitude found in acceptance. When Jonathan first threw his parachute—in that instant—the rushing air was still, the falling stopped, and a dream of flying began to take shape: soaring, free from the burdens he carried, held in the sky by a fabric wing. But a cancer diagnosis began a cascade—surgeries, treatments, recurrences, and life-altering side effects. Learning to fly felt impossible.

When she was 54, Lisa Knopp’s weight dropped to a number on the scale that she hadn’t seen since seventh grade. The severe food restricting that left her thin and sick when she was 15 and 25 had returned. This time, she was determined to understand the causes of her malady and how she could heal from a condition that is caused by a tangle of genetic, biological, familial, psychological, cultural, and spiritual factors.

How I Own Cerebral Palsy is a captivating look into the life of Carmen Lebron, a young woman set on living a life of positive impact free from physical and mental barriers. Heartfelt, honest, and full of liberating moments for the soul, Carmen's story is a riveting testament to why we should never, under any circumstances, consider giving up.

In Rolling in Grace: Volume 1 – A Foundation of Faith and Imagination, author Brooke Brown shares her deeply inspiring life story — one defined not by limitation, but by extraordinary faith, resilience, and a radiant imagination. Narrated with warmth and authenticity by Kaylee Oro, this audiobook invites listeners into Brooke’s world, where hope triumphs over hardship and God’s grace lights every path.

This is the true story of a very special man whose life was suddenly and forever changed by a rare disease. Dealing with a severe backache for three days, he was taken to an emergency room. For five grueling months, his dignity, as well as his very self was stripped away. Trapped in a system that all too often is not healthcare, but Healthcareless.

Having gone from standing atop high mountain peaks to becoming a martial art and close-quarter combat specialist, and surviving 18 years of brutal special operations involvement, White Wolf's life took a turn that led him to face his most challenging adversary. His development of chronic illness sent his life tumbling headlong into an abyss where a maelstrom awaited. Invisible combatants threw his body into chaos.

Wanting to have a baby my whole life, I always assumed I would get the opportunity. But when I received the diagnosis of an incurable disease, that dream faded into a distant memory. When I fell in love, got married, and then pregnant a few years later, everyone questioned if I would get my dream or just be lucky to survive.

This compelling memoir traces an extraordinary journey through mental illness and neurodiversity—one of hard-won insight, resilience, and wisdom. Living with bipolar disorder, depression, addiction, and dyslexia, the author’s path weaves through punk rock rebellion, police work, and entrepreneurship—revealing the complex reality of managing mental health and neurodiversity. Another deep depressive episode became the catalyst for a medical diagnosis, professional help, and true healing.

My book is about my personal journey with dealing with lupus and other rare diseases such as Gitelman’s Syndrome and Pyoderma Gangrenosum, and how dealing with an invisible disease. I also address how a lupus patient should stay involved in their care while giving information on several medications and my first-hand experience account of side-effects. This book is a good listen for anyone who suffers from lupus, or any other life-long, invisible illness, anyone who knows someone with a life-long illness, or anyone curious.

In Raising Eddie, Paul Christodoulou delivers a brutally honest and deeply personal account of parenting a child with severe disabilities. This isn’t the story of a polished hero—it’s the journey of a flawed father wrestling with anger, despair, guilt, and ultimately, unwavering purpose. Paul opens the door to a life few dare to speak about: the sleepless nights, the quiet rage at an unforgiving disease, and the thoughts no parent wants to admit. But he doesn’t just tell his story—he fights. And he challenges you to fight alongside him.

Could you survive a month without the internet? Robert Kingett didn’t think he could—until a friend dared him to try. The catch? Robert is blind, and he relies on the internet for everything. For thirty days he must use no Google. No social media. No online banking, shopping or job hunting. Ultimately, no digital shortcuts to help him navigate a world that’s already built to ignore people with disabilities.

Born into a Christian family, author Bill Brack learned the importance of serving the Lord early on. He built his character even further by joining the Marines and serving his country during the Vietnam war years. But everything changed when he suffered a diving accident and found himself completely paralyzed. A long process of healing and restoration began, during which he drew upon his faith to rediscover the joy of living.

Blind War by Tamer Zaid is a compelling autobiography that recounts the author's journey through adversity as a blind Palestinian navigating life in America. It chronicles his battles with internal and external conflicts, from health challenges like leukemia and blindness to cultural identity struggles and societal expectations. Tamer's story is one of resilience, self-discovery, and finding strength amidst chaos. It highlights the unwavering support of family, the resilience of the human spirit, and the power of faith and determination to overcome life's most daunting obstacles.

Born with Epidermolysis Bullosa (EB), a rare and excruciatingly painful condition that makes her skin as fragile as butterfly wings, Emma Fogarty was not expected to survive infancy. Today, at 41 years of age, she is the oldest living Irish person with the condition, continuing to defy the odds with extraordinary strength, resilience and remarkable achievements. However, every accomplishment Emma makes comes with its own set of obstacles.

An in-depth account of training and working with a guide dog--and the radically honest story of a visually impaired woman facing her own internalized ableism For years, renowned ethics scholar Deni Elliott lived with her own moral dilemma: though severely visually impaired since birth, she spent...

Almost 10 years after learning that her son is autistic, Julie Green was also diagnosed, shedding light on a lifetime of feeling othered and misunderstood. Motherness traces Julie's journey from childhood to early motherhood, when she must advocate for her son while navigating her own struggles. With more girls and women being diagnosed in the last decade—many of them later in life—the face of autism is changing. Motherness provides a rich, intensely personal account of what it is like to be autistic through the lens of both a mother and child.

As two siblings, we were walking toward the light. In our mind's eye, it shined brightly, that green light of hope, as multiple sclerosis greatly impacted our lives. We accepted help along the way but not as a sign of defeat. A disabled person is seen as a burden and unfortunately is treated as such. The world doesn't have the patience or understanding of the tremendous struggle one bears living in a world not meant for frailty. This has been a journey of many decades. MS can lead to other health challenges that are formidable in and of themselves, like JC virus or PML.