Not a poster child : living well with a disability : a memoir
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Berkely, CA : She Writes Press, 2018.
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9781631523915, 1631523910
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Published
Berkely, CA : She Writes Press, 2018.
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Book
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364 pages : illustrations ; 22 cm
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English
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9781631523915, 1631523910

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Includes bibliographical references (pages 357-362).
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Polio is back in the news. Almost forgotten for decades in the US, it has been brought back into the spotlight by the anti-vaxxer movement--but for millions around the world, especially those who have residual or late effects of polio, this virus has never been old news. Francine Falk-Allen was only three years old when she contracted polio and temporarily lost the ability to stand and walk. Here, she tells the story of how a toddler learned grown-up lessons too soon; a schoolgirl tried her best to be a "normie," on into young adulthood; and a woman finally found her balance, physically and spiritually. In lucid, dryly humorous prose, she also explores how her disability has affected her choices in living a fulfilling (and amusing) life in every area--relationships, career, religion (or not), athleticism, artistic expression, and aging, to name a few. A clear-eyed examination of living with a handicap, Not a Poster Child is one woman's story of finding her way to a balanced life--one with a little cheekiness and a lot of joy.

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APA Citation, 7th Edition (style guide)

Falk-Allen, F. (2018). Not a poster child: living well with a disability : a memoir . She Writes Press.

Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)

Falk-Allen, Francine, 1947-. 2018. Not a Poster Child: Living Well With a Disability : A Memoir. She Writes Press.

Chicago / Turabian - Humanities (Notes and Bibliography) Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)

Falk-Allen, Francine, 1947-. Not a Poster Child: Living Well With a Disability : A Memoir She Writes Press, 2018.

MLA Citation, 9th Edition (style guide)

Falk-Allen, Francine. Not a Poster Child: Living Well With a Disability : A Memoir She Writes Press, 2018.

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