Silver Linings: Triumphs of the Chronically III and Physically Challenged

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• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1573921718
• ISBN13: 9781573921718
• Release Date: November 1997
• Publisher: Prometheus Books
• Length: 270 Pages
• Weight: 1.23 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 6.3" x 9.3"

Customer Reviews

TERRIFIC FOR ANYONE BUT ESPECIALLY THOSE WITH AN ILLNESS

I FOUND THIS BOOK TO GIVE HOPE NOT ONLY TO THE CHALLENGED PERSON THEMSELF BUT MOST ESPECIALLY TO THE CAREGIVER OF THAT PERSON. MY HUSBAND IS NEW TO THIS AND THIS BOOK HAS HELPED HIM SEE THAT WE ARE NOT ALL WHINERS BUT REALLY HAVE A GOOD OUTLOOK ON LIFE IN GENERAL. THE STORIES THAT SHAENA HAS CHOSEN ARE REALLY INSPIRATIONAL BUT THE AUTHOR HERSELF IS THE MOST MATURE UPBEAT YOUNG LADY THAT YOU COULD MEET. I HOPE TO SEE MORE OF THIS AUTHOR

This book is filled with excellent inspirational messages.

Shaena Engle has assembled a remarkable group of inspirational stories. Her book, "Silver Linings" chronicles the accomplishments of seventeen individuals that reached beyond their physical limitations and personal tragedies to touch the lives of others in a positive manner.Each unique story shares a common theme of individuals triumphing over the hand that life dealt them to achieve life-affirming goals. Perhaps the most inspirational story is that of editor Engle herself, detailed in the book's introduction. Diagnosed at the young age of sixteen with systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE), she oftentimes felt isolated, lonely and confused. She yearned for guidance from others facing life with a chronic illness. On her long, arduous road to recovery, she motivated herself by setting meaningful goals - goals that inspired her to fight the illness and survive. Her goal for this book is to encourage readers facing similar predicaments.I recommend this book to anybody, physical limitations notwithstanding, that has ever been told, "You can't do that" but chose not listen to the admonishment. This is an excellent read for the person that is determined to reach for the stars, and when clouds get in the way find their own silver lining.