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Insistent: The Powerful Bond that Fueled a Global Fight for Inclusion
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December 9, 2025
Insistent is an extraordinary memoir that blends courage, conviction, and unshakeable determination into one of the most compelling disability-advocacy stories of our time. Joey Ramp-Adams takes readers inside her world following a catastrophic accident, a moment that shattered her life but also revealed a deeper strength. Through vivid storytelling and raw honesty, she shows what it truly means to rebuild not just a body but an identity. Her partnership with Sampson, the service dog who helped restore her voice, independence, and purpose, is written with such emotional depth that it becomes the beating heart of the book.
What makes Insistent remarkable is that it moves far beyond personal triumph. Ramp-Adams exposes the systemic barriers faced by disabled students, scientists, and service-dog handlers, and she does so with clarity, intelligence, and undeniable moral force. Her fight for inclusion in STEM and higher education is both inspiring and infuriating, a call to action wrapped in a powerful narrative. This is more than a memoir; it’s a blueprint for change and a testament to the impact one person (and brilliant dogs) can have on the world. A must-read for anyone who cares about equality, science, resilience, or the transformative bond between humans and animals.
What makes Insistent remarkable is that it moves far beyond personal triumph. Ramp-Adams exposes the systemic barriers faced by disabled students, scientists, and service-dog handlers, and she does so with clarity, intelligence, and undeniable moral force. Her fight for inclusion in STEM and higher education is both inspiring and infuriating, a call to action wrapped in a powerful narrative. This is more than a memoir; it’s a blueprint for change and a testament to the impact one person (and brilliant dogs) can have on the world. A must-read for anyone who cares about equality, science, resilience, or the transformative bond between humans and animals.
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