Through Opening Doors

By Arabella Page Rodman and Arabella Page Rodman

Book Overview

Through Opening Doors is a memoir written by Arabella Page Rodman that details her life experiences as a woman living with cerebral palsy. The book chronicles Rodman's journey from childhood to adulthood, highlighting the challenges she faced and the obstacles she overcame to lead a fulfilling life. The book begins with Rodman's early years, growing up in a small town in Massachusetts during the 1950s and 60s. She describes her struggles with mobility and communication, as well as the discrimination and prejudice she faced from others due to her disability. Despite these challenges, Rodman persevered and went on to attend college, where she became an advocate for disability rights and accessibility.Throughout the book, Rodman shares personal stories and reflections on her life, including her experiences with love, relationships, and motherhood. She also discusses the importance of community and the support she received from family, friends, and disability rights activists.Through Opening Doors is a powerful and inspiring memoir that sheds light on the experiences of people with disabilities and the barriers they face in society. It is a testament to the resilience and strength of the human spirit and a call to action for greater inclusivity and accessibility for all.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1419161504
• ISBN13: 9781419161506
• Release Date: May 2005
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 348 Pages
• Weight: 1.12 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 6.0" x 9.0"