That Woman in the Wheelchair

by Ruth Harrigan

This volume of poetry covers many years of writing beginning with the author's initial struggle to accept her disability to living with it. The poems in the second section, entitled Simulate This, deal with relationships and societal attitudes. The third section has poetry about her journey toward empowerment and advocacy.

46 pages, Kindle Edition

First published March 4, 2015

About the author

Ruth Harrigan is the author of two free verse works for young adults: Waking Up Dazed and The Carnival Barker; four books of poetry: Saint Crow. Inexplicable Mortality, That Woman in the Wheelchair and Beware Old Lovers; and On the Boardwalk, a collection of short stories about homelessness and Sticks, Stones and Names, a short story collection on psychological themes. She has also written a Reading Material Series for children and young adults of short stories with disability themes: The Power Chair Pole Vaulter of Paluga County (Vol 1) and Grandpa's Tree (Vol 2). Her short fiction and poems have also appeared in publications in Australia, Canada and India. She lives in Princeton, New Jersey.

Reviews

[Laurel · Rating 4 out of 5]

While I don’t consider myself qualified to comment on the quality of the poetry, I can say I’m glad I read this book. I found it enlightening, often moving, and I believe others would, too.