Growing Up with Scoliosis (A Young Girl's Story) has been revised with inspirational updates and photos. This is a young girlÂ’'s story about growing up with a curvature of the spine called scoliosis and is basically a diary written and illustrated by Connecticut resident Michelle Spray. An easy read, this book covers every emotion and experience of having scoliosis beginning with the very first diagnosis. The reader will enjoy the funny stories that are part of this young girl's journey and friends and family will finally understand what scoliosis patients are going through. This book is also a great resource for teens who are dealing with puberty as well as self-esteem issues. "Let's face it...being a teenager is hard enough without having scoliosis to worry about." Growing Up with Scoliosis is recommended by the National Scoliosis Foundation and continues to help thousands of scoliosis patients nationwide.
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Grade 5 Up-Spray's adolescence was a study in scoliosis. Now a beautiful, young college grad with multiple talents, a straight back, and a normal body shape, she is in a perfect position to have written this upbeat and uplifting memoir. Diagnosed during a fifth-grade screening, Michelle reacted with predictable anger, denial, and resentment. As she grew, the curve-despite increasingly intense forms of bracing-worsened, and she eventually had to undergo a complex spinal fusion. Her emotions and frustrations ran rampant, from rebellion to resolve, from determination to fury. She tells her story eloquently, and readers will feel empathy without ever feeling pity. Since her case encompasses nearly every procedure used in scoliosis treatment, this book is a terrific resource for those who want to understand the condition and an excellent companion to the more academic "coping with-" titles. It also has clear black-and-white drawings, inspiring "after" photos, practical recommendations, and even a "word search" puzzle.
Mary R. Hofmann, Rivera Middle School, Merced, CA
Copyright 2002 Reed Business Information, Inc.
Mary R. Hofmann, Rivera Middle School, Merced, CA
Copyright 2002 Reed Business Information, Inc.
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Growing Up with Scoliosis is an inspirational, factual account by the author, on how she lived with and overcame her disability, during the most formative years of her life. One can only imagine the courage it took to relive her experiences, by committing them to paper, so that others would benefit. The images she creates makes the reader a silent partner in her initial discovery, extensive treatment and ultimate victory. Anyone who has scoliosis, or knows such a victim, indeed anyone with a long term illness will gain insight and hope from the experiences and emotions gleaned from the author s diary. The resulting book and the outcome are both sheer joy! --Stan Gorzelany
When I was 10 years old I was diagnosed with scoliosis. Like many young girls who have gone through this I thought that I had this horrible disease, that my life would never be the same. Unfortunately, I did not deal with this part of my life as bravely as Michelle Spray did. I experienced the Boston Brace. I was miserable and felt sorry for myself. My parents felt so bad for me that we didn t follow up with a doctor and I was allowed to throw the brace away after wearing it only for a year. Almost 20 years later I m fortunate that my curvature did not get too horribly worse. I wish that I had had an account like Michelle s to help me understand that this was NOT the end of my world. Michelle s brave story of dealing with her scoliosis has inspired me. It should be required reading for all kids diagnosed. The story chronicles the 6 years of therapy and brace wearing for Michelle, with her curvature constantly progressing to the point where the risky spinal fusion operation was the best option. Michelle s positive attitude is incredibly refreshing. I cannot say enough how thrilled I am to have had a chance to read this. Way to go, Michelle! --Jeni, scoliosis patient and reader
Growing Up with Scoliosis is an inspirational, factual account by the author, on how she lived with and overcame her disability, during the most formative years of her life. One can only imagine the courage it took to relive her experiences, by committing them to paper, so that others would benefit. The images she creates makes the reader a silent partner in her initial discovery, extensive treatment and ultimate victory. Anyone who has scoliosis, or knows such a victim, indeed anyone with a long term illness will gain insight and hope from the experiences and emotions gleaned from the author s diary. The resulting book and the outcome are both sheer joy! --Stan Gorzelany
When I was 10 years old I was diagnosed with scoliosis. Like many young girls who have gone through this I thought that I had this horrible disease, that my life would never be the same. Unfortunately, I did not deal with this part of my life as bravely as Michelle Spray did. I experienced the Boston Brace. I was miserable and felt sorry for myself. My parents felt so bad for me that we didn t follow up with a doctor and I was allowed to throw the brace away after wearing it only for a year. Almost 20 years later I m fortunate that my curvature did not get too horribly worse. I wish that I had had an account like Michelle s to help me understand that this was NOT the end of my world. Michelle s brave story of dealing with her scoliosis has inspired me. It should be required reading for all kids diagnosed. The story chronicles the 6 years of therapy and brace wearing for Michelle, with her curvature constantly progressing to the point where the risky spinal fusion operation was the best option. Michelle s positive attitude is incredibly refreshing. I cannot say enough how thrilled I am to have had a chance to read this. Way to go, Michelle! --Jeni, scoliosis patient and reader
When I was 10 years old I was diagnosed with scoliosis. Like many young girls who have gone through this I thought that I had this horrible disease, that my life would never be the same. Unfortunately, I did not deal with this part of my life as bravely as Michelle Spray did. I experienced the Boston Brace. I was miserable and felt sorry for myself. My parents felt so bad for me that we didn t follow up with a doctor and I was allowed to throw the brace away after wearing it only for a year. Almost 20 years later I m fortunate that my curvature did not get too horribly worse. I wish that I had had an account like Michelle s to help me understand that this was NOT the end of my world. Michelle s brave story of dealing with her scoliosis has inspired me. It should be required reading for all kids diagnosed. The story chronicles the 6 years of therapy and brace wearing for Michelle, with her curvature constantly progressing to the point where the risky spinal fusion operation was the best option. Michelle s positive attitude is incredibly refreshing. I cannot say enough how thrilled I am to have had a chance to read this. Way to go, Michelle! --Jeni, scoliosis patient and reader
Growing Up with Scoliosis is an inspirational, factual account by the author, on how she lived with and overcame her disability, during the most formative years of her life. One can only imagine the courage it took to relive her experiences, by committing them to paper, so that others would benefit. The images she creates makes the reader a silent partner in her initial discovery, extensive treatment and ultimate victory. Anyone who has scoliosis, or knows such a victim, indeed anyone with a long term illness will gain insight and hope from the experiences and emotions gleaned from the author s diary. The resulting book and the outcome are both sheer joy! --Stan Gorzelany
When I was 10 years old I was diagnosed with scoliosis. Like many young girls who have gone through this I thought that I had this horrible disease, that my life would never be the same. Unfortunately, I did not deal with this part of my life as bravely as Michelle Spray did. I experienced the Boston Brace. I was miserable and felt sorry for myself. My parents felt so bad for me that we didn t follow up with a doctor and I was allowed to throw the brace away after wearing it only for a year. Almost 20 years later I m fortunate that my curvature did not get too horribly worse. I wish that I had had an account like Michelle s to help me understand that this was NOT the end of my world. Michelle s brave story of dealing with her scoliosis has inspired me. It should be required reading for all kids diagnosed. The story chronicles the 6 years of therapy and brace wearing for Michelle, with her curvature constantly progressing to the point where the risky spinal fusion operation was the best option. Michelle s positive attitude is incredibly refreshing. I cannot say enough how thrilled I am to have had a chance to read this. Way to go, Michelle! --Jeni, scoliosis patient and reader
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This was a good book for my daughter. She is facing scoliosis surgery, and this was written by a girl who went through the same thing. Sometimes kids just need the opinion of another kid for the peace of mind. This book gave my daughter just that. She is not as fearful now and it answered many of her questions. Highly recommend if your child is facing scoliosis and the possibility of bracing or surgery.
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A deeply personal story of triumph over scoliosis.,
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This is an inspirational, factual account by the author, on how she lived with and overcame her disability, during the most formative years of her life. One can only imagine the courage it took to relive her experiences, by committing them to paper, so that others would benefit. The images she creates makes the reader a silent partner in her initial discovery, extensive treatment and ultimate victory. Anyone who has scoliosis, or knows such a victim, indeed anyone with a long term illness, will gain insight and hope from the experiences and emotions gleaned from the author's diary. The resulting book and the outcome are both shear joy!
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Growing Up With Scoliosis is thoroughly "reader friendly",
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Scoliosis refers to the curving of the spine and is a medical condition that affects hundreds of teenage girls each year. Written and illustrated by Michelle Spray, Growing Up With Scoliosis: A Young Girl's Story addresses the emotional and social aspects arising from this condition and answers all the questions commonly raised by girls, friends, and family members affected by Scoliosis. Recommended by the National Scoliosis Foundation and a welcome addition to any medical clinic, community school or public library reference collection, Growing Up With Scoliosis is thoroughly "reader friendly" and simply invaluable in helping teens and families to cope with a condition that could otherwise have serious emotional ramifications.
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