My Polio Memoir: 1953–2016

Biography & Memoir
Cover of the book My Polio Memoir: 1953–2016 by Ida Curtis, Lulu.com
View on Amazon View on AbeBooks View on Kobo View on B.Depository View on eBay View on Walmart
Author: Ida Curtis ISBN: 9781365461774
Publisher: Lulu.com Publication: November 2, 2016
Imprint: Lulu.com Language: English
Author: Ida Curtis
ISBN: 9781365461774
Publisher: Lulu.com
Publication: November 2, 2016
Imprint: Lulu.com
Language: English

Part I of My Polio Memoir starts in 1953 when I was eighteen years old and diagnosed with polio at McCook General Hospital in Hartford, Connecticut. After a period spent in isolation at McCook, I was moved to Newington Home and Hospital for Crippled Children for treatment. During the two years there, I recovered the ability to use my arms, but not my legs, and met my husband-to-be. Using a wheelchair, I became independent enough to leave the hospital and return to my parents’ home. Part II continues the story and covers a much longer period of time. The second part is about my life using a wheelchair. I attended college, married, and had two children. My husband and I lived in eight different states and in British Columbia, Canada. Our mobile lifestyle meant the need to find accessible housing with each move. In the last chapter I tell of the change in views about what people with disabilities can accomplish and the changes in legislation that make all aspects of life more accessible.

View on Amazon View on AbeBooks View on Kobo View on B.Depository View on eBay View on Walmart

Part I of My Polio Memoir starts in 1953 when I was eighteen years old and diagnosed with polio at McCook General Hospital in Hartford, Connecticut. After a period spent in isolation at McCook, I was moved to Newington Home and Hospital for Crippled Children for treatment. During the two years there, I recovered the ability to use my arms, but not my legs, and met my husband-to-be. Using a wheelchair, I became independent enough to leave the hospital and return to my parents’ home. Part II continues the story and covers a much longer period of time. The second part is about my life using a wheelchair. I attended college, married, and had two children. My husband and I lived in eight different states and in British Columbia, Canada. Our mobile lifestyle meant the need to find accessible housing with each move. In the last chapter I tell of the change in views about what people with disabilities can accomplish and the changes in legislation that make all aspects of life more accessible.

More books from Lulu.com

Cover of the book Facebook Marketing: Winning Facebook Tactics That You'll Love by Ida Curtis
Cover of the book Elno J Lunt: Man of Faith by Ida Curtis
Cover of the book A New Wave for the Reform of the Security Council of United Nations - Great Expectations but Little Results by Ida Curtis
Cover of the book Presidents' Body Counts: The Twelve Worst and Four Best American Presidents Based on How Many Lived or Died Because of Their Actions by Ida Curtis
Cover of the book Moldova by Ida Curtis
Cover of the book How to Create Doppelgangers : Your Own Personal Avatar by Ida Curtis
Cover of the book Europe Arise by Ida Curtis
Cover of the book A Tale of Ghosts by Ida Curtis
Cover of the book Exit Dark Stage Left: A Collection of One Act Plays by Ida Curtis
Cover of the book Collared by Ida Curtis
Cover of the book Baby Clothes Bible: The Complete Guide to Baby Clothes by Ida Curtis
Cover of the book Tiger Island: The President's Final Decision by Ida Curtis
Cover of the book The Children's Fury by Ida Curtis
Cover of the book The Four Evers: The 4 Seasons' Connection by Ida Curtis
Cover of the book Tree of Life: Four Historical Romances by Ida Curtis
We use our own "cookies" and third party cookies to improve services and to see statistical information. By using this website, you agree to our Privacy Policy