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Born with a rare muscle disease, the author recounts the challenges of growing up handicapped, her early adulthood and dawning political activism, her relationship with Vietnam veteran Ron Kovic, her lesbianism, and her work as a disability rights activist. Original. ... Read more

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You'll reread this book
A book you will not forget, especially if you have grown up with a disability.

A must read...
As a disabled woman, I really loved this book, and could identify with many aspects of Connie's life.An educating book to those who are not disabled.

Honest and Funny
I read this book a few years a go and loved it. I think it was an honest book. I know it is because I have SMA like the author so I am a good judge of the subject. This book is not "Preachy" or filled with religious meaning like some disabled books. Nor does it make the disabled look needy or helpless. It's just about her life. It's not supposed to go in to great detail of specific disability issues...that's what essays and textbooks are for. Even so, I do think it does give the average "walkie-talkie" insight of disabled culture. Everything from care, school, career and romance. The writing is in everyday language and shows her humor in dealing with her struggles. The main flaw is the poor edit job. I didn't find it too distracting (if you can handle reading a personal journal you should be OK with this book) and the book is a quick read. There is a great need for books on adults with born with disabilities and disabled women. I'm glad this book made it!

A Great Leader--A Great Woman
I finished this book last night, and I was frankly infuriated by some of the earlier reviews posted about this book. This is probably the most illuminating book about the day to day existence of an extremely disabled person; which holds back nothing, that has ever been written. Panzarino, who, despite her disability was a powerful force for chance in the way the disabled are treated in society, passed away on the 4th of July of this year. Her passing only makes this book more poignant. Panzarino's style is eloquent and engaging; her story both heartbreaking and inspirational. This book is a MUST read for anyone interested in reading fascinating biographies of women who have truly helped to change the world, as well as a great tool for understanding what those with disabilities go through in a world that wasn't designed with them in mind. This book changed my view of the world profoundly. I am planning on buying it for all my friends as Xmas gifts--and hope that Connie's incredible courage wil inspire them as much as it did me.

unorganized and poorly written
I could barely finish this unorganized story told in plain language.The topics covered are important.Yet, the writing and selfish spin of thebook left a very bad taste in my mouth. ... Read more

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Hardbound. The incessant stream of new data generated by the considerable acceleration in research devoted to the motor system disorders in the last decade is decidedly reflected in this book.

The ordinate angle forming the abscissa of the volume is not a narrow one, expounding on topics from peripheral to central motor disease, and on the medical side from diagnosis to treatment.

New features of the book include an updated WFN classification of motor neurone disorders. Where possible, disorders have been given 6-digit identification numbers as listed in McKusick's (1990) catalogue.

This volume further equals the excellence for which the Handbook of Clinical Neurology has for years been renowned, and divergence from the previous volume is a direct reflection of how new volumes in this series stay in the forefront of neurological developments, pointing out the day when treatment of these disorders will not be alleviative or palliative, bu ... Read more

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This digital document is a journal article from Neuropsychiatrie de l'enfance et de l'adolescence, published by Elsevier in . The article is delivered in HTML format and is available in your Amazon.com Media Library immediately after purchase. You can view it with any web browser.

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Spinal muscular atrophy (SMA) is a hereditary neuromuscular disease characterized by severe progressive muscular weakness related to a degeneration of the anterior horn cells of the spinal cord. This rare genetic disorder (incidence 1/6000) is caused by a microdeletion on chromosome 5q13. Recent studies indicate that young children with SMA excel in specific cognitive skills. These results suggest that the motor impairment of SMA children begins from early on to shape specific aspects of intelligence and language. ... Read more

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Hurry up, she thought, quickly bypassing the rest of the menu.The message began, her face turning ashen as she listened.She stopped and replayed the message from the beginning, hand trembling as she pushed each key.But there was no mistaking Dr. Schad’s voice in the message she heard.It consisted of just two words –

“Go ahead.”

And so begins the story of Jim and Sarah Knox, two individuals who make an extraordinary couple and are about to have their lives changed forever by a single cupcake.From the first Nolan Knockout to the last drop of Gringo Moreno, it's a love story wrapped in a mystery that'll keep you laughing throughout and have you racing to sign up for your own "Felines for Frederick's" program.

A portion of the proceeds from each sale will be donated to the Gwendolyn Strong Foundation.Help Fight SMA! ... Read more

Customer Reviews (24)

Great prose, intriguing storyline
This book rolls along carrying you through the story. It is an easy read and enjoyable with great prose and some very witty conversational exchanges throughout. The story is not predictable which adds to the enjoyment. Altogether a great read, good easy reading for a long plane journey!

Boring
Not A Fire Exit

Failed the 30% rule.I can't remember when I have been more bored by a book. The review I read said it was funny, but I didn't even get a smile out of it. That will teach me to always read a sample.

Great read, and suprising too
I wasn't sure what to expect from Chris Finlan's Not a Fire Exit, but I was pleasantly surprised. Finlan has an easy-to-read style, keeps the pages turning, and some of the characters really stay in your mind. Besides being a good story, the book is surprisingly funny. Recommended.

Great read!
I couldn't put it down, it had me guessing the whole time and it was definitely not what I was expecting. Being an SMA parent, I know that I to would go to the end of the earth to help my baby and I think a lot of parents would find themselves doing the same. Great book, I sincerely recommend it!

Worth the Time
Both sarcastic and witty, I had trouble putting this book down.The characters were very honest, which made it easy to relate to the complex moral dilemmas. Unconditional love is a force in this book. The story is interesting, different, and I recommend giving your time. ... Read more

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The Role of Histone Deacetylases in Neurodegenerative Diseases and Small-Molecule Inhibitors as a Potential Therapeutic Approach.- Phosphodiesterase Inhibition to Target the Synaptic Dysfunction in Alzheimer’s Disease.- Glutamate and Neurodegenerative Disease.- Modulation of the Kynurenine Pathway for the Potential Treatment of Neurodegenerative Diseases.- Spinal Muscular Atrophy: Current Therapeutic Strategies.

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This digital document is an article from Southern Medical Journal, published by Southern Medical Association on May 1, 2005. The length of the article is 1477 words. The page length shown above is based on a typical 300-word page. The article is delivered in HTML format and is available in your Amazon.com Digital Locker immediately after purchase. You can view it with any web browser.

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Title: Foix-Alajouanine syndrome: an uncommon cause of myelopathy from an anatomic variant circulation.(Case Reportpa)
Author: Rajnish Mishra
Publication: Southern Medical Journal (Refereed)
Date: May 1, 2005
Publisher: Southern Medical Association
Volume: 98Issue: 5Page: 567(3)

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Revised and Updated - 2010 with new resources and dedications. In May, 1997, Randy and Helen Baldwin eagerly welcomed their third child, Jeffrey, as did his older siblings, Matthew and Katie. Jeffrey's arrival, unplanned but greatly anticipated, sparked a few adjustments in this family long removed from diaper duty, but Jeffrey was obviously a special gift. Eight weeks later, life took a completely unexpected downward spiral into the depths of despair when Jeffrey was diagnosed with Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA), a rare, progressive genetic neuromuscular disease with deadly ramifications. The neurologist handed over the utterly devastating news that Jeffrey had a severe case of the most destructive form without a morsel of hope that anything could be done to thwart the effects of the killer disease. Faced with the nightmare that their baby was expected to die within two years and that there was no treatment or cure, Randy and Helen took their faith in God to a higher level and embarked on a quest to defy SMA and its stranglehold on their precious baby's life. They sought the expertise of alternative practitioners and relentlessly relied on prayers for Jeffrey's health and for strength, courage, and wisdom for themselves and their family. The Jeffrey Journey is the story of how one family - with friends and family, prayer, and God's grace - rose to the challenge of caring for a dying child as they also realized the countless blessings left by their angel. ... Read more

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An Honest, Loving Touching Book
This wonderful book was written with heart and Love. Not only a touching story of a family facing the devastating
news of their young son having a progressive neuromuscular disease, but how their strong faith jumped in as they
made this journey and discovering the greatest gift God could give them, an angel on earth. This book is rich in
knowlege, Love and so honest with feelings. Our life has been enriched by reading this book. Highly recommend.It is a book to keep and reread, it is so full of self awarness as you travel Jeffrey Journey.

Excellent read
I am a nurse who has been involved with the SMA community for years and read it when it was first published.I was pleased today to realize that there was a Kindle edition and just bought it.I would highly recommned this book ... Read more