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Dawn Shaw

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Born

in Seattle, The United States

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http://www.facinguptoit.com

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Memoir

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May 2013

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When I was born I could barely breathe. A fast-growing tumor, called a teratoma, was interfering with my wind pipe, and I was rushed off for an immediate tracheostomy. The eventual complete removal of the teratoma permanently altered the left side of my face, leaving me with misaligned jaws, hearing loss and paralysis. Growing up not looking quite “normal” changes the way the world looks at me, which in turn affects my view of the world. However, I learned how to turn a potential liability into an asset, and most importantly, I don’t let what some would consider a deformity stop me from living. I am also an inspirational speaker, helping to dispel fear and ignorance by encouraging knowledge and understanding of people with physical differen ...more

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Facial Disfigurement: Hollywood’s Shortcut to Villainy (Dr. Poison in Wonder Woman)

Hollywood’s best villains are driven by their story, but Dr. Maru’s story, (aka Dr. Poison) goes untold, as if her facial disfigurement explains it all.

makeshift Dr Poison mask As someone with a facial difference (I grew up with a face half-paralyzed by the removal of a tumor shortly after birth and I refuse to call it “facial disfigurement), I am baffled by the treatment of the villain Dr. Maru, aka Dr. Poison in the rec

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Average rating: 4.16 · 38 ratings · 4 reviews · 9 distinct works

	Chocolate & Diamonds for the Woman's Soul: A Collection of Heartwarming Stories of Resilience and Grace by Carla Wynn Hall (Goodreads Author), Laurie K. Grant, Jeanne Dexter 4.37 avg rating — 19 ratings — published 2015 — 4 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Facial Shift: Adjusting to an Altered Appearance 4.50 avg rating — 8 ratings — 3 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Facing Up To It 3.75 avg rating — 8 ratings — published 2013 — 2 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Friending the Mirror: Changing How You See Your Reflection 4.29 avg rating — 7 ratings — published 2014	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Facing Up To It: A Triumphant Memoir really liked it 4.00 avg rating — 2 ratings — published 2013	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Facing Up to It: One Woman's Transformational Journey from Craving Acceptance to Accepting Herself by Dawn Shaw (Goodreads Author), Debra Ginsberg (Editor) 0.00 avg rating — 0 ratings — 3 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Brain Barf: So it doesn't explode.... 0.00 avg rating — 0 ratings	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Hypothyroidism Everything You Need To Know Before Talking To Your Doctor: Women's Edition 0.00 avg rating — 0 ratings	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Professor Brainius and the Mystery From Space: Adventure Series 1.0 by Scott Logan (Goodreads Author), David Darchicourt (Illustrator), Dawn Shaw (Goodreads Author) (Editor) 0.00 avg rating — 0 ratings	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars