Cerebral Palsy 'A Story' is now on Netgalley. If you're on Netgalley and interested in reviewing my book, you know what to do! Below are two recent reviews.
Thank you to Bethany Casey and Kelly Purdy for your reviews.
Bethany Casey - NetGalley Review
Cerebral Palsy: 'A Story'
"Ilana Estelle didn't know she had Cerebral Palsy until she was forty-six years old despite all the signs being there when she was a child. As the second born of a pair of premature twins, she also felt somewhat different from the other children her age, even her twin, but could never fully explain why.
In this stunning debut novel, she not only tells her story but enlightens the reader on what it's really like to live with Cerebral Palsy and teach insightful lessons about the resilience of human nature, about body positivity and health awareness.
Part memoir, part informative guide, part motivational story - this unique and striking novel reads in a warm, friendly, and familiar voice while still giving us the facts and the truth about a very common health issue that the general public know shockingly little about. Of course, every single person is different, and the way any health conditions affect a single person is unique, so by reading just one book a reader can't understand the full scope but Ilana tries to be as inclusive as possible in her writing, both in content and in her easy to follow style.
We feel anger at the discrimination people with Cerebral Palsy and other health conditions face, sadness at the treatment and difficulties they live with, frustration at their lack of choices but also hope as Ilana’s positivity shines through each and every page.
Whether you're just looking to learn, or you've been affected by Cerebral Palsy yourself, this will give you a beautiful starting point on your way to understanding.
"I live with Cerebral Palsy, but I choose not to be defined by it."
Kelly Purdy - NetGalley Review
Cerebral Palsy: 'A Story'
"As a person with cerebral palsy myself, I was very interested in this book. My disability isn't something that I talk about often, except with those closest to me, and I will talk about it if someone asked, but I am always interested to hear about the experiences of others with cerebral palsy. I connected quite deeply with the author's story, and I remember that when I was growing up, I felt as though my disability wasn't properly understood, that there were many misconceptions about it. Parts of this book did make me tearful, but at the same time, I found it uplifting and inspiring. I felt the author expressed herself in a way that enabled everyone to relate to her. This book had a lot of advice on understanding and dealing with cerebral palsy, but it also discussed other disabilities and health issues, as well as offering advice on mental health, boosting self-esteem, and much more. If you have cerebral palsy, or love someone who does, you may enjoy this book."
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