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Annie's Coming Out

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I read this book many, many years ago and have always tried to obtain another copy. It was a revelation and made me think very differently about disability and disease.

It is the story of Annie, a young girl with cerebal palsy. It follows her life as she is placed in an institute and the people she meets there. It gives inside information into how a mind can be trapped inside a body that is physically challenged and how a young mind can thrive and excel, even when left untended by the ignorance and apathy of outsiders.

This book gave me the desire to work in the health industry. The story shines a light on the prejudice and narrow-minded thinking, which has continued well into the 20th Century.

If you ever have the chance, read this story, because IT will inspire you, it will make you sad and angry and it will make you WANT to change the health system.

this book was inspiring and informative, and a true story. anything is possible. I was just speaking to a parent today and her daughter was working with this woman, the author. brought me back memories of many years ago reading the book. now i have to revisit it!

Sorry have not read the book, as i got it for my son.They have got a little boy who was disabled by cerebral palsy at birth, and he was told about the book. I tried every where in New Zealand but could not find it anywhere.Was told about Amazon, and i was very happy with there service. Thankyou.

I feel that i would like to read and find some information on cerebal palsey and i find this.