Fiction, Disabilities & Special Needs
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The Silenced Path
by Maria Moore
Based on the true story of Getruda Peters, this poignant, unflinching novel exposes the abuse and neglect she suffered as a resident of a government-run institution in Ontario in the 1980s. After witnessing the brutal murder of her father,...
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Beginnings
by Michelle Perkins
When artist and barista Elena Evert wakes up in the hospital after collapsing in the street, her biggest fear is that they won’t let her leave—a fear that is quickly realized as she finds herself being transferred to the hospital’s psychiatric...
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The Uninvited Guest
by Jean Filewych
Carol is living a fortunate life with a devoted husband and three children. She is about to embark on a dream career as a speech language pathologist. And then the couple hear two ominous words in a doctor’s office: multiple sclerosis. So begins...
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Lilies and Anxieties
by Anik Bellefleur
Lily has never had problems with her mental health. She’s never worried about anything, not even her massive credit card debt or the creditors that insist on calling her daily. But that changes when she gets into a small car crash. Suddenly, Lily...
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Down Thru Love
The 21st Journey by H. B. Pierre Simon Jr. and Elijah Pierre Simon
Down Thru Love is a heartfelt story about a young man named Peyton Love, his journey of being born with Down syndrome, and his triumphs of life through self-realization, forgiveness, and love. Peyton Love’s life has been full of challenges, but...
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