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With a Little Help from My Friends
When Elizabeth Fleming was born in difficult circumstance, it was decided that she was dead. She was taken to the mortuary. It was only when the doctor when to certify her death that he noticed a tiny movement. This is the inspiring story of a life that almost didn't happen, a life spent overcoming the difficulties caused by Cerebral Palsy and by people's reactions to disability. **************************************** 'I often thought of writing about my life and the difficulties my family and I have had to face. There was no one around to ask how my disability would affect things. I felt bitter against the world. Why me? Why not somebody else? You know, if I had the chance to go back now, I wouldn’t change a thing. I’d like to take out my bad parts, but no one’s perfect. I’ve always known that I’m very lucky to have had such a loving family and such very good friends and I’d like to thank them for all they’ve done to shape me into who I am today.'
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First published August 16, 2013
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February 6, 2012
Author: Elizabeth Fleming
Published by: Trestle Press
Age Recommend: 16+
Reviewed By: Arlena Dean
Raven Rating: 5
Blog Review For: GMTA
Review:
"With a Little Help from My Friends" by Elizabeth Fleming was a wonderful read. Elizabeth Fleming is telling her story. Born Dec 21, 1966 with a tangled cord around her neck that prevented her from breathing properly and thought to be dead. However, Elizabeth survived and is still living. Having loving parents (Mum and Dad), with two sisters, Diane and Moira, Nana Fleming, Auntie Jean, Uncle David, Ross, Nicky, Julie and Kirsty(nephew and nieces.
Elizabeth was able to attend school with disabilities and this gave my parents hope. From 5 and 1/2 Elizabeth started regular school. School was very difficult due to cruelness of the some of children. ..like being call "Jelly Legs" and "Mongol. Growing up in a normal world is hard for anyone, but one having a disability made it even harder.
Having some good teachers was a plus for Elizabeth and there were also Ann and Mary who were her special friends that help make her life happy. Having Cerebral Palsy often made Elizabeth sad however with all the love she had around her she was made to feel loved. Elizabeth appreciated people who understood her difficulties... lots of panic attacks and depression.
The story was written so that people may understand what life was for Elizabeth and others like her. Still at twenty-eight Elizabeth is still the subject of name calling by her disablilty. This may have brought her many problems however, she was never short of love.
"With a Little Help from My Friends" by Elizabeth Flemming was a very interesting read for me and would definitely recommend this book for all to read.
Read more: http://www.greatmindsthinkaloud.probo...
Published by: Trestle Press
Age Recommend: 16+
Reviewed By: Arlena Dean
Raven Rating: 5
Blog Review For: GMTA
Review:
"With a Little Help from My Friends" by Elizabeth Fleming was a wonderful read. Elizabeth Fleming is telling her story. Born Dec 21, 1966 with a tangled cord around her neck that prevented her from breathing properly and thought to be dead. However, Elizabeth survived and is still living. Having loving parents (Mum and Dad), with two sisters, Diane and Moira, Nana Fleming, Auntie Jean, Uncle David, Ross, Nicky, Julie and Kirsty(nephew and nieces.
Elizabeth was able to attend school with disabilities and this gave my parents hope. From 5 and 1/2 Elizabeth started regular school. School was very difficult due to cruelness of the some of children. ..like being call "Jelly Legs" and "Mongol. Growing up in a normal world is hard for anyone, but one having a disability made it even harder.
Having some good teachers was a plus for Elizabeth and there were also Ann and Mary who were her special friends that help make her life happy. Having Cerebral Palsy often made Elizabeth sad however with all the love she had around her she was made to feel loved. Elizabeth appreciated people who understood her difficulties... lots of panic attacks and depression.
The story was written so that people may understand what life was for Elizabeth and others like her. Still at twenty-eight Elizabeth is still the subject of name calling by her disablilty. This may have brought her many problems however, she was never short of love.
"With a Little Help from My Friends" by Elizabeth Flemming was a very interesting read for me and would definitely recommend this book for all to read.
Read more: http://www.greatmindsthinkaloud.probo...
Displaying 1 of 1 review