April is National Read a Book Month. Since my passion is all about disability awareness, I like to focus on authors with disabilities. Advocates around Ohio are really doing an amazing job publishing books that are good reads. The following are three recommendations from my personal library.
Renee Wood, who I’m happy to call a friend, has an amazing book market called No Choice, Services for People with Disabilities. Renee’s book is a collection of her blogs that focuses on what people with disabilities must go through when dealing with Medicaid. She also provides tips to help with the often frustrating and complicated process. Renee also adds stories of her personal life that will surely get your attention.
No Choice, Services for People with Disabilities: Wood, Renee: 9798340551511: Amazon.com: Books
Dr. Carolyn Peters another Ohio advocate is the author of The Blind, Crippled, Lame, and Advocate: People with disabilities in the Bible and their caregivers. Dr. Peters takes the theological approach in this book when talking about disabilities. As a faith-driven person, I’m intrigued with the stories of people with disabilities in the Bible and their trails, triumphs, and contributions to society. I also love how she intertwines the caregiver aspect, which is an important perspective to share.
Alicia Hopkins – who’s not only a powerful advocate, but a great artist – has written a book called, Audacity 2 Speak! In this book, Alicia talks about an array of topics faced by people with disabilities as they navigate the healthcare and criminal justice systems. I like Alicia’s overview of her book. She says it pushes people out of the comfort zone to speak up and unites communities in advocacy.
AUDACITY2SPEAK! | PoetryIsLifePub
I would like to encourage you to read Renee, Carolyn, and Alicia’s books. While all three are different, they provide a detailed view into living life with a disability. April 14th is Donate a Book Day. This would be the perfect time to pick up these books and pass them on for others to read.
Thank you so much Shari for pointing to my book. My autobiography will come out in May. Thank you again.
My Pleasure Renee!
Looking forward to reading your autobiography!
Alicia’s book is an excellent and personal look at the different circumstances and challenges in navigating life as a disabled person, the resources/accommodations or lack thereof in our communities, and her strong committment to advocate for the help people need.
Lynne,
I agree with you; Alicia’s book is excellent. Thanks for commenting!
Alicia’s book has hope and compassion. Many of our friends have Audacity2speak as well. It is written with compassion and forgiveness
Lisa,
Thank you for the comment. Alicia’s book is great!
Hello Shari!
Thank you for your book recommendations! I did not know the title of Renée Wood’s. Her book sounds interesting to me. I recently finished Sitting Pretty by Rebeka Taussig. She is a hoot and I identified with many of her childhood experiences of living with a disability.
Mary Ellen,
I’ll have to check out Sitting Pretty by Rebeka Taussig. Be sure to check out Renee’s book. I’m sure you’ll love it!
Alicia Hopkins is a badass. Her book is is a testimony on what it takes to survive and thrive as a person with a disability in our society. It’s a must-read and I’m grateful to have learned so much from Alicia’s story.
Jen,
I agree with you; Alicia’s book is awesome! Thanks for the comment.