Disabled & Challenged: Reach For Your Dreams! [Paperback]

Terry Scott Cohen; Barry M. Cohen (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: September 1, 2005

My Disability Isn't In Charge of My Life. I am.

These are the wise words of Terry Scott Cohen, who from a very young age began learning to accept and conquer the many challenges he faces with myotonic muscular dystrophy. It has never been easy, but Terry has met his challenges with great determination and hard work.

Now, with his psychologist dad, Barry M. Cohen, Ph.D., Terry has written an inspiring book for young people who are facing life-long disabilities of all kinds - and for those who love and care for them as well. Terry shares his experiences and know-how for reaching a full life. He speaks frankly and in a language that children and young adults can easily understand and enjoy, peppering sage advice amid personal anecdotes to help others cope with the many challenges ahead...

- Getting your doctors to stop talking over your head and scaring you

- Finding healthcare buddies who really care about you, not just your disability

- Making good friends

- Interviewing and landing a job

- What to do with people who don't give you a chance or expect next to nothing of you

- Having fun - enjoying your life despite your limitations

- Planning your future - living the life you want

Editorial Reviews

About the Author

TERRY SCOTT COHEN has myotonic muscular dystrophy (MMD), and has been meeting physical, mental and emotional challenges throughout his young life. He graduated from high school, did restaurant work for a short time, and then enrolled in a program for young adults with disabilities, where he spent six years successfully learning how to live independently. He resides in Clearwater, Florida, where he shares his home with Buddy, his bichon frise.

BARRY M. COHEN, Ph.D. completed his graduate training in psychology at Columbia University and his doctorate at the University of Tennessee. A nationally recognized psychologist who counsels leaders in business and industry, and whose clients have included global leaders and individuals at many of the largest U.S. corporations, Dr. Cohen has several published articles to his credit as well as many national awards.

Product Details

• Paperback: 152 pages
• Publisher: WishingUwell Publishing (September 1, 2005)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0976952408
• ISBN-13: 978-0976952404
• Product Dimensions: 8.9 x 5.8 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 8.8 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (8 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,354,218 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Must read for Caregivers and Disabled alike........, October 8, 2005

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Corey "Corey Glick" (Fresno, Ca) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Disabled & Challenged: Reach For Your Dreams! (Paperback)

This is the best book I ever read dealing with a disability. I am the caregiver of my disabled wife and son and this gave me an insight of some of their inner most feelings. I would recommend this to anyone dealing with a disability.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Enlightenment, December 6, 2005

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R. curry "Judie" - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Disabled & Challenged: Reach For Your Dreams! (Paperback)

As a teacher and a tutor of challenged students, I feel as if many of my questions have been answered. I have always made an effort to walk in the footsteps of my students ,and the Cohen Family has invited me to do so in DISABLED & CHALLENGED .I applaud you for your sincere honesty in sharing the rewards and challenges of your lives. I highly recommend this deep and heartfelt book .It is a gift to be shared among all .My sincere thanks and hopes that one day we will meet . YOU Terry Cohen, use your abilities to the fullest . One day ,I will shake your hand !

Sincerely, Judie Curry

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Helpful for youth living with disabilities., November 8, 2005

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Janelle "Janelle" (Washington, USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Disabled & Challenged: Reach For Your Dreams! (Paperback)

I'm a teenager living with a disability and it is a challenge. This book has helped me understand more about my disability. It has helped me manage my life and plan for the future.

I want other people who have disabilities or care about people who do to read this book, too, no matter how old they are.