A Bevy of Books

In every issue of ABILITIES, our regular up-front Books section
offers a display of new disability-related titles. For this issue
-- just in time for Christmas, whether it’s gift-giving or holiday reading -- we have expanded this section into a special two-page feature, listing many of the books we were not able to
include earlier in the year. Happy reading!

BIOGRAPHIES

"Bernice: Echoes of Her Song in the Night," by Magna Boyes. This is a mother’s tribute to an inspirational young woman with myositis ossificans, and her strong spiritual faith. The book is interspersed with scripture quotations to help tell her story.
Published by Essence Publishing, a Christian book publisher.
$19.95.
ISBN 1-55306-100-4
Essence Publishing
Toll-free: 1-800-238-6376
Website: www.essencegroup.com

"Does She Know She’s There?" by Nicola Schaefer. This re-release is the well-written and updated story of one family’s determination to love, cherish and keep their only daughter, who
has a significant disability. Catherine Schaefer’s personality shines even without speech or much movement. Today, Catherine lives in her own home with live-in-support. $20.
ISBN 155041-2884
Fitzhenry & Whiteside
Phone: (905) 477-9700
Fax: (905) 477-9179

"Extraordinary People with Disabilities," by Deborah Kent and
Kathryn A. Quinlan. Some people live truly extraordinary lives and make exceptional contributions to society. Some of these extraordinary people happen to have disabilities. This book
profiles over 50 individuals (mostly American), from a variety of disciplines, whose stories are fascinating. $22.95.
ISBN 0-516-20021-6
Children’s Press
(Check local bookstores)

"If Your Dreams are Big Enough, the Facts Don’t Count! The Michael S. Long Story," as told to Karl Williams. In 1992, the Governor of California appointed Michael Long to the position of Consumer Coordinator at the state’s Department of Developmental Services -- the first appointment by any state governor of a person with an intellectual disability to a state post. Today, Michael Long is a motivational speaker, is married and owns his own home. This is his firsthand story. $12.95 (U.S.) plus $2
shipping.
ISBN 0-9650514-5-5
Massey-Reyner Publishing
Phone/fax: (209) 763-2590
E-mail: learning@goldrush.com


CAREGIVING

"Caregiving: The Spiritual Journey of Love, Loss and Renewal," by Beth Witrogen McLeod. This book leads readers through the caregiving journey with authority and compassion. A blend of storytelling and practical information, the book presents advice
from leaders in the fields of aging, medicine, finance and spirituality and explores medical and financial problems as well as such issues as depression, stress, housing, home care and
end-of-life concerns. The author also draws on the wisdom of world religions and their leaders. $23.50.
ISBN 0-471-39217-0
Wiley Trade Publishing
Toll-free: 1-800-567-4797
Toll-free fax: 1-800-567-6802

"Gentlecare: Changing the Experience of Alzheimer’s Disease in a Positive Way," by Moyra Jones. This book describes the Gentlecare system, a new paradigm that maximizes function for longer periods
and protects the health of family and caregivers. Gentlecare accommodates and supports existing levels of function and
development, rather than challenging the person with dementia to adapt or to perform in ways no longer possible. $34.95.
ISBN 0-88179-171-7
Raincoast Books
Phone: (604) 323-7100
Website: www.raincoast.com


CHILDREN

"Connecting Kids: Exploring Inclusion Together," by Linda Hill. The book shows everyone who lives, works or plays with kids how to guide children to support each other, learn from one another and feel lucky to be celebrating their differences together.
Filled with background information, stories, illustrations, inclusive leadership skills, children’s connecting skills and hundreds of cooperative games and creative activities. $24.95.
ISBN 0-9683284-2-3
Building Bridges Guidebooks
Toll-free phone/fax: 1-888-746-1529
Website: www.island.net/~bridges/

"Happy Ever Afters: A Storybook Guide to Teaching Children about
Disability," by Kathy Saunders. This book offers a simple framework by which children’s fiction can be examined for
misleading portrayals of disability, and shows how familiar storybooks can be interpreted to highlight major disability awareness concepts with children from early years to adolescence
in a wide range of curriculum areas. $19.95.
ISBN 1-85856-213-9
Bacon & Hughes Ltd.
Toll-free: 1-800-563-2468
E-mail: bacon@storm.ca


EMPLOYMENT

"No More Job Interviews! Self-Employment Strategies for People
with Disabilities," by Alice Weiss Doyel. This book, written by an experienced business owner with a disability, explores in detail how people with significant disabling conditions can optimize prospects for business success and self-sufficiency.
Provides concise, comprehensive business planning advice for both
prospective entrepreneurs and employment specialists. $29.95
(U.S.) plus $4 shipping.
ISBN 1-883302-36-6
Training Resource Network Inc.
Phone: (904) 823-9800
Website: www.oldcity.com/trn

"Working Together: An Employer’s Resource for Workplace Accommodation," produced by Future Abilities and Creative Employment. This handbook offers a concise and plain English
reference to the categories of disabilities, and the barriers
that can be present in a workplace. It features some basics on hiring and accommodation, as well as tips and practical solutions that can help employers and their employees to work together to accommodate a special need. Free.
Future Abilities and Creative Employment
(905) 830-9299 (voice/TTY)
E-mail: face@netcom.ca


ESSAYS

"A Quarter-Century of Normalization and Social Role Valorization: Evolution and Impact," edited by Robert J. Flynn and Raymond A. Lemay. This book traces the evolution and impact of normalization
and social role valorization (SRV), a movement which enabled the widespread emergence of community residential options and then provided the philosophical climate within which educational integration, supported employment and community participation
were able to take firm root. Contributors include notable
professionals and self-advocates across Canada. $35.
ISBN 0-7766-0485-6
University of Ottawa Press
Phone: (613) 562-5246
Website: www.uopress.uottawa.ca

"That Body Image Thing: Young Women Speak Out," edited by Sara Torres. This is a collection of the best of 600 essays written by young women under the age of 20 for a competition sponsored by
Chatelaine magazine and the Canadian Research Institute for the Advancement of Women (CRIAW). The young women tell us how they slowly found the courage and determination to accept and love
their bodies and themselves. $13.95.
ISBN 0-919653-83-9
CRIAW
Phone: (613) 563-0681
Website: criaw-icref.ca


FICTION

"On Borrowed Time... With Interest," by Rusty Kearney. This is an emotionally charged novel based on the author’s real-life story. The main character has an accident that results in the loss of
his legs. The book tells of his recovery from his accident and then near destruction from alcohol abuse. It highlights the strength of the inner spirit to fight for survival and,
ultimately, victory. $12 (U.S.).
ISBN 1-56901-219-9
Rusty Kearney, author
Phone: (718) 634-6532
Website: www.RKBreezy.com


TRAVEL

"Accessible Quebec: Tourism, Culture and Restaurants." This guide to accommodations, attractions, services and restaurants in cities across Quebec is produced by Kéroul, an accessible travel association. The directory lists more than 300 fully accessible
establishments that meet criteria set by Kéroul and approved by Tourisme Québec. $10.
ISBN 2-922058-02-6
Kéroul
Phone: (514) 252-3104
Website: www.keroul.qc.ca

"Wheelchair Down Under," by Patrick and Anne Simpson. This charming travelogue vividly recounts the travels of the authors across Australia and New Zealand. Anne Simpson is a double-leg
amputee with only partial use of her right arm. Throughout the course of their journey, the Simpsons’ passion for life and adventure becomes infectious to all who join them. $24.95 (U.S.).
ISBN 1-57197-145-9
Associated Publishers Group
Toll-free: 1-800-327-5113