Loose Limbs
A Story of Survival
Published on 1. June 2025
Book
Paperback/Softback
38 pages
978-1-966293-01-9 (ISBN)
Description
In "Loose Limbs: A Story of Survival," we read about a young woman who has a bad accident. Her left arm and leg don't work well anymore, and she calls them her "loose limbs." The story tells us how she tries hard to get better and do things on her own again. Sometimes, her "loose limbs" make her laugh or feel sad. In the end, she learns to be strong and happy. This story shows how people can be strong even when things are hard.
Perfect for those dealing with: Recovery from Serious Injury, The Challenges of Brain Injury Recovery, Disability Acceptance, Neurologic Disorders, The Challenges of Aging and Paralysis
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Language
English
Product notice
Paperback (trade)
Unsewn / adhesive bound
Dimensions
Height: 229 mm
Width: 152 mm
Thickness: 3 mm
Weight
99 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-966293-01-9 (9781966293019)
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Persons
Elizabeth Young is a Hudson Valley based author and artisan. The "Loose Limbs" characters have been in her imagination for years and are inspired by personal experience. Elizabeth is a fierce advocate for issues relating to people with disabilities. In her advocacy work, she has met other survivors that have shared their stories with her and those stories helped shape the "Loose Limbs" characters. Elizabeth has a B.A. in Communications from IONA College and is a graduate of their CAP program.