Cerebral Palsy: 'A Story' is currently on tour with @instabooktours. I shall be posting a few of the tour highlight reviews on my blog.

Katebubsbooks

"I was so excited to read this book as I genuinely know nothing about Cerebral Palsy. Not only was it a beginner’s guide to what the condition actually is, it is also a self-help book about being different, being motivated and celebrating yourself for what you are. It’s astonishing how much mental strength she must have had to do what she has done and to think that she went to 46 without a ‘proper’ diagnosis.

I love that this is a book that you can dip in and out of. It has short chapters and subheadings that wherever you open the book it will be helpful. It is easy to read with heaps of helpful advice.

This book is great, and one that I will no doubt go back to countless times in the future!"

hallowedbooks

"A fascinating read which motivates you and widens your mind at the same time. This book part memoir and part motivational guide is about the author’s journey where from being angry and confused, grows on to become a strong and resilient woman through honing her positive mental/ physical growth and experiences.

Personally I don’t know anyone with cerebral palsy. But being a kindergarten teacher I have come across loads of kids with unique and different ways of handling mental and physical abilities. That being said I have never been able to properly understand a child who’s full of negative family background and deals with mental illness. This book was definitely an eye opener and informative.

The writing style is crisp and easy to understand. I loved reading about Ilana’s childhood. Nobody’s perfect and I believe this book shows how even one’s own family mistakes can take you to higher levels if you’re determined and fight. In this book the author also talks about how to overcome the insecurities, understanding opinions, reflect on the struggles and making differences together. A great read for sure. Highly recommend you check this one out."

she_loves_to_read

"As soon as I saw this book being offered by the lovely Vic over at @instabooktours I jumped at the chance to be on the booktour

Having also had a health condition from birth (something I wasn't diagnosed with until I was 30) and also being treated very differently to my siblings by others around me. I was really interested to hear Ilana's story and read of her experiences.

Ilana narrates an eye opening, emotional and above all inspirational story. One that I found myself relating to on so many level. Both practically and mentally. With the added insights into self help, healing, tips on learning to live with 'disability', and inspirationally relevant quotes from the likes of Nelson Mandela and Charles Dickens. This latest offering from Ilana is a must read for not only those living with physical and mental health challenges. But for anyone working with, living and supporting those who have continually challenges on this path we call life.

Thank you to both Ilana and Vic for my gifted copy and the chance to read and review this brilliant book."

whatslottiereading

"Wow, what an amazing read. I saw this as a book tour on @instabooktours page and really wanted to read it, I was very excited when I got accepted for it.

This was such an eye opening, inspirational and emotional read. Everything this lady has been through. I really loved the addition of the quotes for the likes of Stephen Hawkins about disability.

I didn't really know much about Cerebral Palsy until this read and I'm so glad I read it."

Thank you @instabooktours and @ilana_estelle_author for this easy ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ star read and the opportunity to join in with this book tour.

If you’re looking for more info, or you fancy grabbing your copy, please go to the following link – https://linktr.ee/Ilana_Estelle

Ilana Estelle is a mental health and wellbeing advocate who combines educational insight with her personal experience of living with physical, mental, and emotional disabilities. She holds diplomas in Counselling, Diet and Nutrition, Nutritional Therapy, Psychotherapy and Counselling, and Stress Management. Through her writing, Ilana supports others in navigating their emotional, mental, and physical health challenges. In addition to writing for The CP Diary, her work has appeared in healthy lifestyle magazines. Ilana is also the author of three books: Cerebral Palsy: A Story – Finding the Calm After the Storm, Spirituality, Healing and Me, and Survival: The Covid Years – Time for Change.

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2 comments on “Instabooktours Review Highlights”

  1. These reviews are all well-deserved Ilana. I hope the book tour is a great success and lots more people have the opportunity to hear about your truly inspirational story.

    Having read both of your books, in Covid-19 your books are the perfect accompaniment for those people wishing to deal with their mental and/or emotional health.

  2. Thank you. Yes, I am hoping (one lives in hope) that through the other end of Covid-19 people take control of their mental and emotional health.

    Having dealt with my own mental health over the years and as I continue to take control of my mental health in Covid-19, I know first hand how Covid-19 interferes with health.

    The experts are telling us mental health has taken a knock. I can only hope people will choose not to ignore their mental health and will pick up my books, because I know they can help.

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