Walking Fingers: The Story of Polio and Those Who Lived With It [Paperback]

Sally Aitken (Editor), Helen D'Orazio (Editor)

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Publication Date: September 1, 2004

Thirty-six poignant stories of polio survivors and their caregivers are recounted in this history of the evolution of medical treatment in Canada since the first major polio epidemic of 1927. Canada's pivotal role in the production and mass distribution of vaccines to thousands of children reveals the determination of the people and organizations that raised funds for treatment and researched the disease.

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"These simple, direct accounts . . . provide insights into medical history and human nature." -- Montreal Gazette

About the Author

Sally Aitken is a community activist who had polio in early childhood. She served two terms on the Westmount city council and is the coauthor of Histoire vécue de la Polio au Québec. Helen D'Orazio was a nurse until she developed symptoms of postpolio syndrome. She volunteers with the Polio Quebec Association. Stewart Valin is a biophysicist whose father suffered from polio. They all live in Montreal, Quebec.

Product Details

• Paperback: 280 pages
• Publisher: Vehicule Press; 1 edition (September 1, 2004)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1550651803
• ISBN-13: 978-1550651805
• Product Dimensions: 9 x 6.1 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 13.6 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,593,129 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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5.0 out of 5 stars I revisited my past, January 30, 2011

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This review is from: Walking Fingers: The Story of Polio and Those Who Lived With It (Paperback)

Written by people who have been there and done that, this book exposes times of my life I had hidden from myself. It has been refreshing to my heart to remember and deal with past pain and memories from an adult frame of mind. I found myself weeping tears of joy as the memories were refreshed, affirmed and healed.
This is a wonderful book for anyone who has experienced Polio and found themselves in unexplainable pain years later. Also good for loved ones of those who had Polio and now complain of undiagnosed pain. Understanding, compassion, and joy replace a judgmental attitude and bring healing to the home as we read the real life experiences of Post Polio Survivors. I highly recommend this book.