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The Three Christs of Ypsilanti: A Psychological Study
by Milton RokeachIn 1960 psychologist Milton Rokeach staged an unusual experiment to study questions of identity and delusional thinking. He brought together three chronic schizophrenic patients at Ypsilanti State Hospital in Michigan, each of whom believed himself to be Jesus Christ. For over a year the research team and the three patients met daily. This book is an account of what occurred in and outside these meetings as the three Christs struggled to adjust their concept of themselves against the fact that others claimed the same identity. Although some of the researchers' methods seem questionable by today's standards, this is a fascinating look at how beliefs are formed and sustained, and a poignant portrayal of three deeply troubled human beings.
Two Dogs and a Horse
by Jim KjelgaardHere's three of the best short stories from Jim Kjelgaard! Brad was a huge dog and loyal to one man--Jed Fentress. The villagers joked about the 'lion' that walked beside Old Jed; he'd better be careful! When a local man found Old Jed dead on the trail, Brad was a hunted dog! * * * The hill men said nobody could capture that wild horse, and nothing could tame it. Then young crippled Jed Hale did what no other man in the whole valley had done, and the black was Jed's. * * * Johnny raced to the swamp. A gun and Harold had been missing since early morning. Johnny didn't want Harold to do what Johnny might have to do--kill the wounded goose. And what about the goose's companion, a dog?!
A Dog to Trust: The Saga of a Seeing-Eye Dog
by Joseph E. ChipperfieldTells the story of Arno, an Alsatian dog also known as a German Shepherd Dog, who was trained as the eyes of Ralph, a painter who loses his sight, and in a twist of fate, Arno becomes blind and Ralph becomes his eyes.
The Quiet Flame: Mother Marianne of Molokai
by Eva K. BetzMarianne of Molokai, the lady who did not shun lepers, comes alive in this vividly written fiction for young people.
Sink It, Rusty
by Matt ChristopherAfter recovering from Polio, a disease that left his legs weak, Rusty is worried that he won't be able to play basketball. Then Alect comes to town and starts a local basketball team. Will Rusty be able to help Alec's team win their games?
With Love from Karen
by Marie KillileaWhat happened to Karen, a little girl with cerebral palsy, in the years after her original story was published in the award-winning book "Karen."<P><P> This sequel, undoubtedly greeted with joy by all of us who loved "Karen," in one sense surpasses the first work. Karen, delightful and positive though she is, is depicted far more realistically than in the initial book, which tended to make her a bit of a picture book saint. Her struggles, decisions, and (in all honesty) unquestionable confusion with the expectations of her wonderful family are quite vividly portrayed. (As an example of the last - one wonders why Marie does not realise that much of Karen's dilemma over "walking vs wheelchair" undoubtedly stems from Marie's constant insistence on Karen's walking - she fought the idea of Karen's having a wheelchair at all earlier in the book.) The Killilea family clearly had an unusual and blessed balance - tough-minded, persistent, deeply religious, but hospitable and joyous to the point where their home seemed a favourite stopping place for all whom they knew. Yet many new questions remained unanswered. "Karen," though it did not include many extended family members at length, mentioned a large family - in "With Love from Karen," even the most special occasions include many "honorary" family members but no blood relatives.
With Love from Karen
by Marie KillileaThe Killilea family returns in the heartwarming sequel to national bestseller KarenWith Love from Karen picks up five years after the conclusion of Karen, the miraculous and true story of a girl with cerebral palsy who triumphed against all odds. It follows the Killileas through Karen's teen years and into adulthood. Karen and her family continue to face seemingly insurmountable obstacles: They must fight for Karen's right to attend public school, support Karen in her dream to raise and exhibit champion show dogs, and encourage her in her decision to use a wheelchair or walk on her own. Once again, the Killilea family proves that the power of faith, love, and courage in the face of adversity can make miracles happen.
Capital Punishment and British Politics: The British Movement to Abolish the Death Penalty 1945-47 (Routledge Revivals)
by James B. ChristophFirst published in 1962, Capital Punishment and British Politics illuminates the process of political decision-making in Britain by analysing the complex activities that led to the passage of a major piece of social legislation, the Homicide Act of 1957. His case study, based on dozens of interviews, reveals in detail the workings of British politics and assesses the impact of the clash of ideas and interests on governmental policy. After surveying the legal and historical antecedents of the controversy surrounding the Act, the author traces the development from the abortive attempt to abolish the death penalty under the Labour Government through the spectacular murder cases of the early fifties to the compromise legislation successfully launched by a Conservative Government. Throughout the book analysis is coupled with description, and the concluding chapter demonstrates how this single case contained in microcosm many of the basic elements and dilemmas of the British political process. This fascinating study will be of great interest to students of politics and social legislation everywhere.
Mine For Keeps
by Jean LittleAway at school, Sally Copeland has always dreamed of going home, but now that she's there, she feels frightened and unsure of herself. Will her brother and sister accept her? Will she be able to do things for herself? And what will it be like to go to a regular school and be the only one with cerebral palsy?
Your Hour
by M. RaymondFather Raymond, a Trappist monk, tells several stories of people who have always had deep faith in God's love and mercy, or who have come to know God through suffering and meditation. Each story is a beautiful and thought-provoking meditation on life and the afterlife.
Adjustment to Visual Disability in Adolescence
by Emory L. Cowen Rita P. Underberg Ronald T. Verrillo Frank G. BenhamThis volume describes a three-year research program in which the determination of some factors relating to adjustment in visually disabled adolescents was a prime objective.
Blindness: What it is, What it Does, and How to Live with it
by Thomas J. CarrollBlindness: What it is, What it Does, and How to Live with it
Frankincense and Murder (Duncan Maclain Mystery #12)
by Baynard KendrickCyanide in sleeping pills, a C.P.A. in debt, and many suspects at one party: the Captain, Duncan MacLain, is on the case. Can he sniff out an answer before this fragrant mystery kills again?
A Friend of Mary Rose
by Elizabeth FenwickMr. Nicholas is upset that his daughter Dorothea is moving him from his own home. But she believes he can't be by himself, as he is old, unsteady on his feet and is blind. But one night when Mr. Nicholas goes to visit his home for the last time, he encounters a terrified young girl who says her name is Mary Rose, and that she is terrified of a "crazy" man who has threatened to hurt her. Can Mr. Nicholas help Mary Rose, and identify who wants to hurt her and beats him when he defends Mary Rose. Or will his overprotective daughter and his doctor friend Mr. Lyn stop him from getting to the bottom of the mystery?
A Girl and Five Brave Horses
by Sonora Carver Elizabeth LandSonora Carver, when she was 16 never dreamed that she would be in show business doing an act that was amazing and exciting. But when she ran into Dr. Carver, and saw the Diving Horses act, she fell in love. Sonora had a great life traveling the country, riding and doing shows, and loving the horses she worked with. Klataw, John the Baptist, Juda, Red Lips, Snow, and Lightning, all were her family and her friends. Then one day Red Lips did a very dramatic nose dive and Sonora hit the water with her eyes open and face first. Her life changed after that day and this is her story. This book was the inspiration for the movie "Wild Hearts Can't Be Broken".
A Patch of Blue
by Elizabeth KataSelina is blind and strings beads to make money to contribute to her household. She is eighteen years old and lives with her mother and grandfather in a single room apartment. One day she goes to the park to work and meets a man with whom she falls in love. What she doesn't know is that he is a black man. The man wants to help Selina escape the sheltered and crippling life that she is living. In the end, Selina's ignorance and unthinking acceptance of her family's poor values cause Selina to do harm to a person who has done nothing but kindness to her.
A Patch of Blue
by Elizabeth Kata(back of book) Her mother was a prostitute, her father a murderer, her grandfather a drunkard. She was eighteen years old and beautiful. And blind. And her life was bleak, and narrow, and confined, and she hated the only colour she could see -- which was black. Then one day she meets Gordon. Set in New York, A Patch of Blue has been a bestseller for many years. Out of violence and despair Elizabeth Kata has created a tender and moving love story that touches one of the central issues of our day. Originally published under the title Be Ready With Bells and Drums
The Touch of Magic
by Lorena A. HickokThe story of Helen Keller's great teacher, Anne Sullivan Macy
White Harnesses
by R. G. CarterFrom the book Jacket:: White Harnesses is the story of the dogs that are trained to act as guides for blind people, to enable them to take up work and other interests, and thereby to enlarge their lives. The owner of a Guide Dog also enjoys a remarkable companionship based on mutual dependence and trust. The story of how this movement began, of the discovery of the best breeds, of the testing and choice of puppies, is an absorbing one. The author who is an experienced breeder of dogs, tells how Guide Dogs are fully trained, how each one is matched to a blind owner, and how this team lives and is trained together in a residential centre. The book ends with stories of some of the achievements of the dogs. The photographs, which are in colour and monochrome, include some specially taken of dogs in training at the centres of the Guide Dogs for the Blind Association, whose Chairman, The Earl of Lanesborough, has written a foreword.
The Aluminum Turtle (Duncan Maclain Mystery #11)
by Baynard KendrickDuncan Maclain is in Tampa with his wife, Sybella, and his partner, Spud Savage and his wife, Rena, to visit with old friends and investigate a murder. It has been seven years since his old friend, Ronald Dayland, Sr. had been murdered. The killer had never been brought to justice and his wife has remarried...to Jack Manning. Baynard Kendrick has been largely forgotten, but he was a founding member of the Mystery Writers of America. He worked with the blind for years, and created the blind private investigator, Captain Duncan Maclain, to prove that blind folks weren't completely helpless, like most folks believed.
Jordi
by Theodore Isaac RubinThe main endeavor of the book is to convey the feeling, panic, suffering, and tragedy involved in mental disturbance and more explicitly in childhood schizophrenia.
The Kingdom Within
by Genevieve CaulfieldGenevieve Caulfield became blind as an infant, and was educated at the Perkins and Overbrook Schools for the Blind before attending college. When she was seventeen she became passionately interested in Japan, and determined to work there as a teacher. This memoir describes her long and careful preparations for her move to Japan, and her 14 years there as a teacher of English. In 1937, as Japan went to war in Manchuria and its relations with the United States deteriorated, Caulfield relocated to Thailand, where she established that nation's first school for blind children. Along the way Caulfield made innumerable friends, adopted a Japanese daughter, and raised her twin grandchildren after her daughter's tragic death. Life in Thailand during World War II is vividly portrayed in this memoir. This is a straightforward account by a woman of enormous determination and ability.
My Religion
by Helen KellerHere is a mind kept singularly pure from childhood; here is a religious experience unhampered by the blindness of any sectarianism; here is a spiritual insight, a gift of perception, undulled by absorption in the things of sense life. Here is one in whom the Lord worked a miracle, and Helen Keller declares to us "One thing I know, that whereas I was blind, now I see."
A Brief History of Dog Guides for the Blind
by Nelson CoonThis small book originally an article written by the reference librarian at the Blindiana Library at Perkins School for the Blind highlights the varied and long history of dog guides for blind people. From Pompae, to Japan, from the 15th centure to biblical times the author depicts and writes about dogs guiding blind people. Illustrated with descriptive paintings and texts from various books, this book is a treasure for anyone who loves dogs, and or history.
But With the Dawn, Rejoicing
by Mary Ellen KellyIn the 1930's, little could be done for people who had rheumatoid arthritis, and many of them became completely bedridden! Mary Ellen is one of those people. With humor and compassion, yet without hiding her frustrations and disappointments, Mary Ellen Kelly writes of her adjustment to disability, her faith journey, and her ability to serve God and enjoy life. This is an eloquent, delightful and inspiring book.