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My Deaf Defying Life

My Deaf Defying Life

Catherine Plush

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Immortalise
Año de edición:
2026
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Memorias
ISBN:
9781763831049
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Catherine Plush shares the details of her life and struggles with disabilities around growing up with cerebral palsy in the 60s and getting cochlear implants and navigating study, career and family right through to the 2026 post-pandemic world.Complications during Catherine’s birth in 1956 left her with cerebral palsy, severe deafness, and dysarthria. But no disability could keep her spirit down.My Deaf Defying Life is the second in a series of books showcasing Catherine’s remarkable resilience - and a touch of stubbornness - that have carried her so far.Denied the opportunity to complete her studies earlier in life, Catherine’s joy brings a fresh perspective to studying with or without a disability. This book will inspire you to overcome your own obstacles and follow your dreams.

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