As someone who has spastic cerebral palsy myself, the author's story really hit home for me. Although my conditions are not as severe, I still could relate. Very VERY inspirational, NEVER NEVER let your imperfections define you.
Jalesia Packnett
'Cerebral Palsy: 'A Story'
This book is a spiritually driven masterpiece. A story of triumph through struggle and pain; I found myself RIVETED on every page. I will reference this book forever.
Tim Lee
'Cerebral Palsy: 'A Story'
Truly a book for all people. If you have faced adversity or sought to understand yourself and situation better, there is something for you in this book.
Michelle Pittam
'Cerebral Palsy: 'A Story'
‘This book is a spiritually driven masterpiece. A story of triumph through struggle and pain. I found myself riveted on every page. I will reference this book forever’
‘I found it a fascinating and very readable book, with some very interesting thoughts. It is an intensely honest book, which I found genuinely interesting throughout… It adds greatly to the understanding of the effects of late diagnosis, and the effects of autism in one life’
‘These words are powerful, inspiring, and most importantly – doable… This book is not your typical self-help or inspirational book’
‘Thank you for such a great read! I now want to know details about her life, what is like for her to be a mother, and much more. I hope she writes an autobiography!’
‘I really enjoyed reading this book… The style is gentle and easy to read… It is not just for people living with a disability – there is wisdom here for all of us’
‘An inspirational read which is not just for people with Cerebral Palsy, but for anybody who has had to face challenges in their life’
‘The incredible story is about how positive thinking, healthy eating and mindfulness can change your life for the better. Highly recommended’
‘This book resonated with me on a deep level and while I do not have Cerebral Palsy, we can all relate to the challenges she takes on with a mature and retrospective lens’
‘It is a beautifully written book full of her personal story, medical facts and so much more’
‘I found the book very inspirational, a great story of overcoming challenges through life, well written and easy to read’
‘Her story is both an inspiration and an education, with valuable advice and lessons in life… I highly recommend this book – it’s a must read’
‘Truly a book for all people. If you have faced adversity or sought to understand yourself and situation better, there is something for you in this book’
‘Ilana’s story is astonishing, compelling and truly inspiring. You will have missed a trick, if you don’t read it! This book will and should changes lives’
Cerebral Palsy: A Story ‘This book is brilliant… if you’re looking for a story about an inspiring woman who has overcome a lot in her life and come out of the other side still smiling and stronger than ever then this is the one for you’
‘The book is insightful, sometimes painful to read, but most of all an inspiring account of a woman's journey to find her true self and understand her own disabilities in an able world’
‘An inspiring story’
‘An inspiring story of a woman who struggled through adversity and educated herself to the point of guiding others through their own struggles… I thoroughly enjoyed her book. A good read’
‘Very, very, inspirational – never, never let your imperfections define you’
Reader Reviews
I really enjoyed reading this book. It is structured as a collection of reflections arranged in chapters around the chapter themes. Some chapters unfold Ilana’s story, while others provide a window on how Ilana has come to terms with events and circumstances and the outlook on life that is enabling her to move forward.
The style is gentle and easy to read. I felt I was sharing a coffee and a chat with a good friend as I read. It is not just for people living with a disability - there is wisdom here for all of us. A book for anyone who enjoys conversations that go beyond the superficial things in life.
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