Reader Review

"Honestly, it’s breath-taking to be able to read a memoir/self-help/mind/body/spirit book that isn’t a ‘kiss ‘n’ tell.’ It would have been so easy for the author to come in and spill the beans on when all is considered, a difficult life, but instead she has chosen to remain upbeat and only to see her life as positive.

The book is a celebration of her life; as she uses her experiences to help others, which she does well, she takes the reader by the hand allowing them to consider their own journey too. An epic and inspirational read. A must have book."

Book Blurb

Living with cerebral palsy is enormously difficult. But what if you never knew you had it? This is the incredible story of Ilana Estelle.

Born the second of premature twins, from a young age Ilana knew she was different, but for all the wrong reasons. A child of the 60s, Ilana experienced first-hand the way that disability was so often brushed under the carpet and not spoken about. Her constant physical and mental struggles made her feel isolated, alone, frustrated, and misunderstood… it took 46 years for her to find out why.

Part memoir, part motivational guide, Cerebral Palsy: A Story is Ilana’s open and honest journey from an angry, confused child, knowing something was wrong, but not knowing what, to the ‘real’ her – a courageous woman using her experiences and lessons to create inspiring messages about mental and physical health, positivity, resilience and change.

My books deal with mental health. You can grab paperback and Kindle copies on Amazon, or through 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 “Reader Review - Cerebral Palsy 'A Story'”

  1. "A must have book" says it all. And for anyone who reads your blog they will already know why your book is 'a must have book.'

    If you haven't already bought a copy I cannot recommend this book enough - it is a truly unique account of triumph over adversity and messages of hope and positivity, when it would have been so easy to give up.

    Why would anyone not want to read about that?

    1. Thanks. I hope your response triggers a response... Cerebral Palsy: 'A Story' can help change the way you think about your life and what you deal with.

      What's even better is ALL BOOK PROCEEDS TO GO TO CHARITY. Please help charities pay it forward by buying my book.

      Thank you... x

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