| Between Myself and Them: Stories of Life with Disability Contributor(s): Krause, Carol (Author) |
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ISBN: 1896764991 ISBN-13: 9781896764993 Publisher: Second Story Press OUR PRICE: $13.46 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: February 2006 Annotation: Carol Krause is a collection of first-person narratives and dialogues in which adults in their 20s share their experiences and dialogues in which adults in their 20s share their experiences of living with disability. Grouped into sections pertaining to different aspects of the writers' lives - including education and work, family and relationships, health and wellness, self-image and sexual relations - this collection challenges the homogeneous interpretation of the group of individuals collectively referred to as "the disabled." |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Health & Fitness | Physical Impairments |
| Dewey: 362.104 |
| Physical Information: 0.49" H x 6.1" W x 9" (0.69 lbs) 222 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: Adults in their 20s share their real experiences living with disability, resulting in a rich and diverse set of stories that challenge the homogeneous interpretation of a very diverse group of people who, when we group them together as the disabled, lose their individuality. |
Contributor Bio(s): Krause, Carol: - Carol Krause has long been involved as an activist in the disability rights movement. She was Chair of Students for Barrier-Free Access at University of Toronto and has done presentations on accessibility issues at university conferences. She continues to develop her knowledge of disability issues at Osgoode Law School in Toronto. |