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This autobiographical account of a young woman explores how it feels to live with cerebral palsy while struggling to have a full life despite the challenges facing her every day. Original.

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  • Reading level: Young Adult
  • Mass Market Paperback: 136 pages
  • Publisher: Scholastic (December 1999)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 059039584X
  • ISBN-13: 978-0590395847
  • Product Dimensions: 7 x 4.1 x 0.5 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 0.8 ounces
  • Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (9 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.com Sales Rank: #882,541 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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15 of 17 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars Strong writing, a good introduction to CP, October 19, 2000
By Laura Minges (Pasadena, CA USA) - See all my reviews
As a woman with Cerebral Palsy myself, I was very interested in this book. I found it to be well-written, clear, and honest. It demonstrates maturity, and is a good treatment of many facets of life with a disability. In a previous review on this page, however, it was mistakenly assumed that Cerebral Palsy is a disease. Although this is more than understandable, I would like to point out that it is, rather, a condition caused by a lack of oxygen to the brain before, during, or after birth. Diseases are generally progressive, and many can be fatal. Although the mobility level of a child with CP often decreases with maturity (due to growth) CP is neither progressive nor fatal, and a full understanding of both the book and the disability is greatly helped by the knowledge of this.
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7 of 8 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars Why I liked "From Where I Sit", December 26, 1999
By Allison Fochs (Duluth, Minnesota) - See all my reviews
I enjoyed the book because I thought it was very interesting because growing up with a mild physical disability. I could related to her feelings on teasing and feeling different having to go through Physical and Speech therapy.
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10 of 13 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Wherever you sit you should read this!, January 25, 2000
By Lindsay T. Lansdale (Philadelphia, Pennsylvania) - See all my reviews
Everyone should read this autobiography by Shelly Nixon; it is that gripping and insightful! I don't care how old or young you are, your life will be truly enriched by this woman's point of view. I was highly impressed by the depth of self-understanding she has mastered expressing in print. Shelly's writing is crafted with a acute skill of self-perception, making for a valuably sage autobiography. Shelly's open and personal 'voice' reveals and articulates aspects of human life conditions (specifically her unique human experience) with entertaining personal anecdotes which she synthesizes to provide a clear view of life from where she sits. Shelly's approach is both informing and appropriate to the uplifting message she has to communicate.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Shelley Nixon's poetry
I am priviledged to know Shelley and to work with her in a volunteer theater group to which we both belong. Read more
Published on April 18, 2005 by D. Thompson

5.0 out of 5 stars Quietly moving bio of a young woman
Shelley Nixon was born with Cerebral Palsy. Many readers will expect an informative look at CP, along with an emotional description of dealing with a disability. Read more
Published on February 21, 2004 by M. Casarino

5.0 out of 5 stars Great book!
I am a senior Rehab major at Indiana University of PA and I have had over 5 years of experience working with people with CP and other disabilities. Read more
Published on December 8, 2003 by Louella E. Kegel

1.0 out of 5 stars Sad portrayal of life with cp, lacking positive outlook
Based on the positive reviews I read here, I bought two copies, hoping to give one to a young girl with cp, struggling to cope. Read more
Published on July 5, 2003

4.0 out of 5 stars Well-written, strong book
Shelley's story is emotional without being maudlin, funny without being silly, and serious without being dry. Read more
Published on July 16, 2002 by Mark Belmont

5.0 out of 5 stars From Where I Sit: Making My Way with Cerebral Palsy
I read this book to my 4th grade class. They truly enjoyed reading a story that was written by a child with cerebral palsy. Read more
Published on March 20, 2000 by Maureen Wible

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