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Wheels Of Courage
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Author : David Davis
language : en
Publisher: Hachette UK
Release Date : 2020-08-25
Wheels Of Courage written by David Davis and has been published by Hachette UK this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2020-08-25 with History categories.
Out of the carnage of World War II comes an unforgettable tale about defying the odds and finding hope in the most harrowing of circumstances. Wheels of Courage tells the stirring story of the soldiers, sailors, and marines who were paralyzed on the battlefield during World War II-at the Battle of the Bulge, on the island of Okinawa, inside Japanese POW camps-only to return to a world unused to dealing with their traumatic injuries. Doctors considered paraplegics to be "dead-enders" and "no-hopers," with the life expectancy of about a year. Societal stigma was so ingrained that playing sports was considered out-of-bounds for so-called "crippled bodies." But servicemen like Johnny Winterholler, a standout athlete from Wyoming before he was captured on Corregidor, and Stan Den Adel, shot in the back just days before the peace treaty ending the war was signed, refused to waste away in their hospital beds. Thanks to medical advances and the dedication of innovative physicians and rehabilitation coaches, they asserted their right to a life without limitations. The paralyzed veterans formed the first wheelchair basketball teams, and soon the Rolling Devils, the Flying Wheels, and the Gizz Kids were barnstorming the nation and filling arenas with cheering, incredulous fans. The wounded-warriors-turned-playmakers were joined by their British counterparts, led by the indomitable Dr. Ludwig Guttmann. Together, they triggered the birth of the Paralympic Games and opened the gymnasium doors to those with other disabilities, including survivors of the polio epidemic in the 1950s.Much as Jackie Robinson's breakthrough into the major leagues served as an opening salvo in the civil rights movement, these athletes helped jump-start a global movement about human adaptability. Their unlikely heroics on the court showed the world that it is ability, not disability, that matters most. Off the court, their push for equal rights led to dramatic changes in how civilized societies treat individuals with disabilities: from kneeling buses and curb cutouts to the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. Their saga is yet another lasting legacy of the Greatest Generation, one that has been long overlooked. Drawing on the veterans' own words, stories, and memories about this pioneering era, David Davis has crafted a narrative of survival, resilience, and triumph for sports fans and athletes, history buffs and military veterans, and people with and without disabilities.
Wheels Of Courage
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Author : Kathleen Kaplan
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2024-01-20
Wheels Of Courage written by Kathleen Kaplan and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2024-01-20 with Sports & Recreation categories.
Lia is nervous to learn to ride a new bike. She struggles with balancing the bike. Her lack of self-confidence makes her want to give up. When she falls, she must find the courage to try again. With encouragement, Lia perseveres. She keeps practicing until she finally succeeds. WHEELS OF COURAGE is an inspirational children's story of a young girl who perseveres to learn something new. She learns that there are obstacles, but with courage she keeps trying.
True Grit On Wheels The Courage And Perseverance Of Albert Bettencourt
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Author : Maria A. Cunha Carty
language : en
Publisher: Koehler Books
Release Date : 2017-12-25
True Grit On Wheels The Courage And Perseverance Of Albert Bettencourt written by Maria A. Cunha Carty and has been published by Koehler Books this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2017-12-25 with Biography & Autobiography categories.
Albert Bettencourt was born with a desire to be heroic and to have all of his dreams come true. But the odds were stacked against him because he was also born with cerebral palsy, became blind in his thirties, and has a slightly diminished intellect. Albert never lost hope and keeps his head high and his spirit intact, rolling through life on his iron chariot with true grit and determination. With help from his loving parents, family and friends, Albert has survived and thrived for over fifty years. This book is his dream come true. He hopes more than anything that his story will inspire others to love each other and to live their lives big, regardless of their circumstances.
Wheels Of Faith And Courage
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Author : Mary Green Matthews
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1952
Wheels Of Faith And Courage written by Mary Green Matthews and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1952 with Thomasville (N.C.) categories.
Wheels Of Faith And Courage
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Author : Mary Green Matthews
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2002-01-01
Wheels Of Faith And Courage written by Mary Green Matthews and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2002-01-01 with categories.
My Life On Wheels
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Author : Breindy H.
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2008-01-01
My Life On Wheels written by Breindy H. and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2008-01-01 with Cerebral palsied categories.
Wheels For Walking
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Author : Sandra Richmond
language : en
Publisher: Douglas & McIntyre
Release Date : 1994-01
Wheels For Walking written by Sandra Richmond and has been published by Douglas & McIntyre this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1994-01 with Courage categories.
The Courage To Teach Guide For Reflection And Renewal
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Author : Parker J. Palmer
language : en
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
Release Date : 2017-08-04
The Courage To Teach Guide For Reflection And Renewal written by Parker J. Palmer and has been published by John Wiley & Sons this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2017-08-04 with Religion categories.
20th ANNIVERSARY EDITION The Courage to Teach Guide for Reflection & Renewal is a helpful companion to Parker J. Palmer's classic work on restoring identity and integrity to professional life. A superb resource for those who wish to extend their exploration of the ideas in The Courage to Teach, as individuals or part of a study group, the Guide provides practical ways to create "safe space" for honest reflection and probing conversations and offers chapter-by-chapter questions and exercises to further explore the many insights in The Courage to Teach. The bonus online content includes a 70-minute interview with Parker Palmer, in which Palmer reflects on a wide range of subjects including the heart of the teacher, the crisis in education, diverse ways of knowing, relationships in teaching and learning, approaches to institutional transformation, and teachers as "culture heroes." Discussion questions related to the topics explored in the interview have been integrated into the Guide, giving individuals and study groups a chance to have "a conversation with the author" as well as an engagement with the text.
Wounded Writers Ask Am I Doing It Write
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Author : S. Rebecca Leigh
language : en
Publisher: Springer
Release Date : 2014-09-24
Wounded Writers Ask Am I Doing It Write written by S. Rebecca Leigh and has been published by Springer this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2014-09-24 with Education categories.
This book addresses (and aims to dismantle) writer woundedness, a state of being that prevents students from trusting themselves as capable of writing something they can feel good about. Wounded Writers Ask: Am I Doing it Write? invites students to begin a new writing history through a collection of 48 free-writes that explore list writing, aesthetic writing, word craft, and writing that delves into personal life stories. These free-writes are invitations to develop a lead or improve a story title, to discover a character’s name or replace one word for another that is more vivid, to locate a story idea or revise a story’s focus. More than this, Wounded Writers Ask: Am I Doing it Write? emphasizes creative consciousness over correctness, where writing is a vehicle for exploring identity and (re)claiming voice across multiple grade levels. This book is for the wounded student writer as much as it is for the wounded classroom teacher as writer, who may feel burdened by his/her own writing history such that he/she struggles with where or how to start. For each free-write, Leigh offers Before Writing, During Writing, and After Writing suggestions with samples of student writing to guide teachers into writing engagements with their students that break down walls and open up new vistas.
Dante S Cool Wheels
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Author : Marlyn Bandiero
language : en
Publisher: Marlyn Bandiero
Release Date : 2022-02-28
Dante S Cool Wheels written by Marlyn Bandiero and has been published by Marlyn Bandiero this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2022-02-28 with categories.
Dante is a German Shepherd dog that loves to run and play. He's just like every other dog, except Dante is paralyzed and must use a wheelchair to get around. He thinks his wheels are cool. But other dogs are afraid of his wheels and don't want to play with him. They think he's different. This is an inspiring story about a special dog who gives both children and adults hope and courage. For anyone who is disabled, coping with illness, or feelings of inadequacy, let this book help you find the strength to never give up.