Summer Born: A Life With Cerebellar Ataxia

by Cheryl Wedesweiler

Summer A Life With Cerebellar Ataxia

Mandy Wheeler had been living a teenage life filled with school, friends, and her first love. Her increasing poor coordination causes concern among family and friends so she goes to see a neurologist. She learns that she has a progressive neurological disorder called Cerebellar a progressive degeneration of the cerebellum which impairs coordination. The news leaves her frustrated and frightened, but the support of friends, family, and The National Ataxia Foundation eases her anxiety. She journeys through life, love, and a dream on her way toward the acceptance of her disability.

Over 150,000 people in the United States have an ataxic disorder. This novel sheds light on a little known debilitating condition.

148 pages, Paperback

First published April 15, 2009

About the author

I enjoy reading: mystery, historical fiction, romance science fiction, and thriller.
I have a dog, a golden retriever named Gracie who is 8 years old.
I have Cerebellar Ataxia-a rare, progressive neurological disorder that makes me more disabled as time goes by. I am now 59 and the age of onset was about 17.My balance is not reliable. I use a wheelchair and am careful at night about how I bend over.-might fall out of the wheelchair.
I am the author of Summer Born: A Life with Cerebellar Ataxia and Dreams in August (poetry). I love macrame, crochet, and needlepoint.