Four Walls of My Freedom - Couverture souple

Thomson, Donna

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 1770894799 ISBN 13 : 9781770894792

Editeur : House of Anansi Press Ltd ,Canada, 2014

Synopsis

A riveting and redemptive family memoir, The Four Walls of My Freedom is Donna Thomson's account of raising a son with cerebral palsy and a passionate appeal to change the way we think about "the good life."

Donna Thomson's life was forever changed when her son Nicholas was born with cerebral palsy. A former actor, director, and teacher, Donna became his primary caregiver and embarked on a second career as a disability activist, author, and consultant.

Thomson vividly describes her experience in treading delicately through daily care, emergencies, and medical bureaucracy as she and her family cope with her son's condition while maintaining value and dignity (for Nicholas, too). She brilliantly demonstrates the vital contribution that people with disabilities make to our society and addresses the ethics and economics of giving and receiving care.

Featuring an introduction by John Ralston Saul, and two new chapters, The Four Walls of My Freedom is a passionate appeal to change to the way we think about the "good life" that will touch anyone caring for the life of another.

A propos du livre

À propos des auteurs

Donna Thomson is a disability activist, author, and consultant. The Four Walls of My Freedom is her first book.

John Ralston Saul was elected President of International PEN in October 2009. He is author of a number of national bestsellers. He lives in Toronto. Visit John Ralston Saul's website: http: //www.johnralstonsaul.com/ Follow John Ralston Saul on Twitter: http: //www.twitter.com/ralstonsaulnews

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: House of Anansi Press Ltd ,Canada
• Date d'édition: 2014
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 1770894799
• ISBN 13: 9781770894792
• Reliure: Broché
• Nombre de pages: 288
• Coordonnées du fabricant: non disponible
• Personne responsable: non disponible