Ergebnis für "James" in Menschen mit Behinderung

What do you do when you wake up in your mid-forties and realize you've been living a lie your whole life? Do you tell? Or do you keep it to yourself? Laura James found out that she was autistic as an adult, after she had forged a career for herself, married twice and raised four children. Odd...

What do you do when you wake up in your mid-forties and realize you've been living a lie your whole life? Do you tell? Or do you keep it to yourself? Laura James found out that she was autistic as an adult, after she had forged a career for herself, married twice and raised four children. Odd...

"Rediscovering the World: A Journey through Anosmia" explores the little-known condition of anosmia—the loss of the sense of smell. James Rondepierre takes listeners on an inspiring journey, weaving together personal stories and scientific insights to uncover the profound impact of this condition. Through heartfelt narratives, listeners will witness the challenges and triumphs of individuals living with anosmia, from the emotional adjustments to their resilience and creativity in redefining life without smell.

My Perfect Companion is an inspiring and deeply personal memoir about one man’s determination to defy expectations and the unlikely friendship that changed his life. Living with Cerebral Palsy and Glaucoma in Northeast Fife, the author set out to do something many doubted he could manage...

What happens when a child who learns differently grows up believing the world has already decided what he can become? Sunshine & Rainbows is the true story of a boy growing up in a self-contained special education classroom, struggling to read, fit in, make friends, and understand why he seemed so different from everyone around him. From the birthday party nobody attended and the small school bus that separated him from his classmates, to the written tests that followed him into adulthood and repeatedly stood between him and new careers, his life was shaped by expectations he never chose.

Much more than a sports memoir, in Inseparable Shaquem and Shaquill Griffin share the previously untold details of the powerful and inspiring story behind the modern NFL’s first one-handed player, and his twin brother’s unrelenting devotion, sacrifice, and love. It’s the story of...

Before he was Monty, Chris was a boy who understood fear, rejection, and violence long before he understood himself. Bullied on the streets and in the halls of school, he searched for any way out of the pain, even attempting to take his own life as a child. Then came Montana, an aggressive wrestler and teenager who learned to use his fists before his words. Anger became his armor. Fighting became instinct. Yet underneath the aggression was a sharp, capable mind that gradually learned there was more to brute strength than just physical power.

When twenty-nine-year-old Christine Schrader was diagnosed with stage four colorectal cancer, she refused to let fear or statistics define her. Instead, she opened her heart—and her journal—sharing the raw reality of treatment, the strength of family, and the stubborn joy she found in small, everyday moments. How Cancer Improved My Life is Christine’s story in her own words: candid, faith-filled, and often laced with the humor that carried her through more than sixty rounds of chemotherapy.

In Queen of Hearts: Born a Lemon, Nova tells on herself; candidly, unapologetically, and often hilariously. She takes you through the surgeries, the setbacks, the sarcastic remarks that got her through, and the signs that kept showing up to remind her that she was never as alone as she felt.

AUTISM UNLEASHED, GENIUS UNLEASHED celebrates the lives and achievements of 13 autistic visionaries, illuminating the profound contributions they have made in a variety of fields. These stories are not only a testament to their genius but also a beacon of hope and inspiration for anyone touched by autism.

Blind Vision is a fascinating account of a unique and inspiring career in open-water swimming. But more than that, it is a story for anyone that’s ever been told they can’t. James Pittar is living proof that no matter what the odds, with dedication, passion, and the right people around you, you can.

Layered with physical, emotional, and relational tension, Through Blurred Vision brings forth the life of a young man that was given a diagnosis that appears in 0.0001% of births. As a result, Kurt Pangborn’s life was encompassed in darkness. Yet despite the daunting realty of this diagnosis’ limitations, Pangborn sought the true light of life in his darkness, and found a message that extends past human reason. Kurt Pangborn’s Through Blurred Vision inspires listeners to turn their pain into praise and apply the “Three P’s” of higher living.

James Partridge was 18 years old in 1977 when his face and body were severely burned in a car accident. Refusing to succumb to society's expectations, James chose not to hide in the shadows, but to succeed despite his distinctive face and live a happy and hugely successful life, both personally and professionally. Face It tells the story of James' recovery and the work he has done ever since to support others with physical differences to cope with the isolation and discrimination they so often face.

When an idealistic activist objects to her siblings’ plan to ship their disabled sister off to a nursing home, she’s forced to choose between family and her sister’s freedom. This riveting true story is brought to life by a cast of over a dozen actors, including Jackie Blackmore as Franke James and Lauren Potter—who starred in the famed TV series Glee—as Teresa Heartchild.

I am not trying to be a role model, just a possibility. There are obstacles, and people may not always treat you properly, but there is progress. My story is one of many that doesn't choose death over paralysis. It's just a story that doesn't get told often enough.

Like many of us, James Lindsay is no stranger to stress and anxiety. But in his case, leaving those struggles untreated led to a full psychotic episode that hospitalized him for the better part of a month. With the help of medication and therapy, he has now overcome this dark period and is currently living a much happier life.

On Halloween day 1990, Sterling Krysler—husband, father, pilot, newly arrived in Hawai'i—suffered a catastrophic spinal cord injury while body surfing at a local beach. Ever the optimist, Sterling accepted the life-changing injury becoming advocate and inspiration to many in the "disability community." This is a family-centered story brimming with love, joy, and humor. This is his story—before and after.

AutoBioPhilosophy is an astonishingly frank and original autobiography that explores the fundamental question of what it means to be human. Robert Rowland Smith’s life story involves a love triangle, office politics, police raids, illegal drugs, the academic elite and a near-death experience...

Inside this moving true story, John Furniss, more famously known today as "The Blind Woodsman," along with his wife, inspiration, and fellow artist Anni share their amazing story with the mission to help and inspire others to pursue their own creative passions, regardless of the challenges they may face. The Blind Woodsman is a compelling true story that will give hope and inspiration to those dealing with disabilities, mental health struggles, addiction, chronic illness, and the anxieties and stresses in our everyday lives.

Life With Jefferson tells the true story of the remarkable partnership between Jefferson and Penny Leclair, a deafblind woman whose independence depended on finding the right guide dog. After two years of searching, Jefferson was chosen for his unique intelligence, sensitivity, and ability to meet Penny’s specific needs. His training continued with special considerations that shaped him into more than a working dog—he became a trusted partner and beloved family member.