Reader Reviews

‘Five inspirational stars for a read that will make you cry, give you hope, and cheer for the courage of this magnificent woman’

‘This book is a must read for anyone struggling with personal life challenges… it 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’

‘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’

‘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’

‘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 it’s 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’

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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4 comments on “Reader Reviews: Cerebral Palsy 'A Story'”

  1. These wonderful reviews show us all the value of your writing to our mental and emotional health.

    Your book is a powerful reminder of how we can take control of our wellbeing, which has become even important in these difficult Covid-19 times.

  2. The recipients of your books know that you are a spirited person who makes huge contributions to humanity through your writings.

    I cannot wait for your next book of packaged love with words that ring so true.

    1. Awe thanks Tim. I am humbled and appreciate your words. Google Analytics' figures for my website show a massive decline on what is a mental health and wellbeing blog.

      In Covid-19 I am finding it harder to write, knowing it is mostly ignored. Mental health isn't something we discuss. But it is something we will all get to deal with at some point in our lives.

      Over the years my Google stats for the site has been excellent. Since politics and Covid have taken centre stage, the site is showing a massive decline. What we get to deal with in our personal life around external influences cannot and should not be ignored.

      And with the world opened up again from Covid, mental health is something we are largely continuing to ignore. It is something we should be talking about and dealing with, helping each other through the process.

      You will be pleased to hear, I have started 'Book 3.' In Covid-19 Cerebral Palsy: 'A Story' and 'Spirituality, Healing and Me' which are both perfect for this time, need a little more of a helping hand.

      Right now, those are my priority. I know they can turn people's perceptions of what they deal with, around and at this time they are what people need.

      For anyone interested in my books, please check out the links at the bottom of this blog, or to check out my bios through the above links.

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