Synopses & Reviews
Between Myself and Them is a rich and diverse set of stories that challenge a homogeneous interpretation of a group of individuals who are sometimes collectively referred to as the disabled.
Synopsis
Adults in their 20s share their real experiences living with disability. This collection of first-person narratives and dialogues is grouped into sections pertaining to different aspects of the writers' lives, including education and work, family and relationships, health and wellness, self-image and sexual relations. Between Myself and Them is a rich and diverse set of stories that challenges the homogeneous interpretation of a very diverse group of people who, when grouped together as "the disabled," lose their individuality. A valuable resource for families, educators, libraries, community groups, and health and wellness professionals.
Synopsis
Adults in their 20s share their real experiences living with disability, resulting in a rich and diverse set of stories that challenge the homogeneous interpretation of a very diverse group of people who, when we group them together as the disabled, lose their individuality.
Synopsis
Between Myself and Them is a book about disability like you've never heard it discussed before. Gutsy, frank, provocative and even confrontational, the 23 contributors to this first-person anthology trace the myriad feelings and experiences that go along with growing up disabled across different genders, cultures, classes, and sexualities.