Silent Courage

by Mary Byrne Eigel

At the age of twenty-five, Mary Byrne Eigel finally found the answer she had pursued since childhood. The reason for her unexplained, persistent pain that compromised her legs and hips was finally named. She learned she had been born with bi-lateral hip dysplasia. Throughout her life, her parents had never provided an answer when she asked, “Why do my legs hurt?” Had this been an intentional cover-up? Was the cultural stigma of a physical defect too much for her family to accept? Eventually multiple surgeries relieved her physical suffering. However, the abrupt absence of her chronic pain forced Mary to confront the mental, physical, and spiritual dimensions of the healing. With gratitude for the lessons she has learned, Mary presents an insightful perspective on the attitude, tools, and resources she enlisted while navigating her own road to wellness and a pain-free lifestyle.

250 pages, Paperback

First published April 21, 2014

About the author

Author of "Silent Courage" a memoir and a children's book, "Wheelie: A Wheelchair in Search of Adventure."
Originally from Chicago, IL, Mary Byrne Eigel currently lives with her husband in Washington, MO. She earned her B.F.A. at Quincy University and M.S. Ed in Art Education and Secondary Education from Southern Illinois University-Edwardsville.

An Art Educator, for over thirty years, K-College, I have also been a studio artist. Transitioning out of the classroom, I am now painting with words, writing and
illustrating a series of children's books.
https://sailerseries.com/

In addition, I do workshops on "Mining your Soul Story" working with both adults, educators and children, assisting them in telling their soul story.

Reviews

[Maria Brady-smith · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great book by a local author. This is such an interesting story by someone who has experienced lifelong chronic pain and her search for answers and healing. It is recommended for anyone dealing with chronic pain and those of us wanting to understand their journey.