I Don't Do Disability and Other Lies I've Told Myself.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Purdham, Adelle.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Mothers of children with Down syndrome.

Disability studies.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (238 pages)

Edition:

1st ed.

Place of Publication:

Toronto : Dundurn Press, 2024.

Summary:

Adelle Purdham's memoir, 'I Don't Do Disability and Other Lies I've Told Myself,' explores the author's journey of confronting her own internalized ableism and societal prejudices. Through a series of essays, Purdham reflects on her life as a mother, particularly to a daughter with Down syndrome, and her evolution as an advocate for disability rights. The book delves into themes of love, marriage, parenting, and self-discovery, offering an intimate look at Purdham's personal growth and challenges. With a mix of humor, honesty, and introspection, Purdham encourages readers to question their own biases and embrace a more inclusive perspective. This work is intended for those interested in disability studies, memoirs, and social advocacy. Generated by AI.

Contents:

Cover

Title

Copyright

Dedication

Contents

Mother

Three, Two, One

Eleven Years a Country

The Golden Hour

I Don’t Do Disability

Woman

Everyday Devotion

A Loon

How to Make New Love

Extramarital Sex

Child

Pins & Pine Needles

The Mushroom

The Giving Tree

Reverberations of Institutional Violence: A Spectrum

A Reclamation

Nature

Untethered

Wild Horses

A Thin Line

Cepheid: An Astronomy of Female Friendship

Aporia

The Best Fortune

Acknowledgements

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ISBN:

9781459754553

1459754557

OCLC:

1457639032