Misty Boyd

Carissa's Law (eBook, ePUB)

• Format: ePub

Produktbeschreibung

Eighteen-year-old Carissa Schultz is determined to change the world as she begins her pre-law studies, despite the challenges of living with spina bifida. When she meets Isaac Carter in her college algebra class, she finds someone who sees past her wheelchair to the passionate advocate within. As their relationship blossoms, Carissa faces unexpected medical complications that threaten not only her education but her life.

During her recovery, a chance encounter with a mother whose child has spina bifida ignites a fire within Carissa. She discovers that doctors are still giving parents the same bleak, outdated prognosis her own parents received eighteen years ago-that children with spina bifida won't survive or will live severely impaired lives. With unwavering determination, Carissa embarks on a mission to create legislation requiring doctors to provide accurate, updated information about life with spina bifida.

As Carissa builds a coalition of advocates and navigates the complex world of lawmaking, she and Isaac face the challenges of a new relationship while fighting for a cause bigger than themselves. Through faith, family support, and unexpected alliances, Carissa discovers her voice and purpose, transforming personal adversity into a powerful movement for truth and dignity.

Based on the author's own experiences, "Carissa's Law" is an empowering story of faith, love, and advocacy that challenges perceptions about disability and the value of every human life. If you enjoyed "Wonder," "Me Before You," and "The Fault in Our Stars," you'll love "Carissa's Law."

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Produktdetails

• Verlag: Defiance Press and Publishing
• Seitenzahl: 272
• Erscheinungstermin: 15. März 2018
• Englisch
• ISBN-13: 9781948035002
• Artikelnr.: 52675799

Autorenporträt

Misty Boyd was born in August of 1983 with spina bifida, the same birth defect as her main character, Carissa, in her novel, "Carissa's Law." Upon her arrival, her parents were told she would not live through the night and, if she did, she would be mentally and physically challenged and dependent on others her entire life. They were told she would never walk, talk or feed herself. She would only sit in her wheelchair and be dependent on them for her every need. Her parents were given the option to withhold feeding and let her die. This option was deemed unacceptable and Misty was medically treated at a different local hospital. Fast forward 34 years...Misty is happy and healthy. There have been obstacles along the way but she walks, talks and is fully independent, with no significant mental challenges. She is married to a supportive husband, and is an incurable lover of Jesus and hedgehogs. Misty is a Christian, and her relationship with God is very important to her. She can be found in her home church every Sunday, but only the afternoon service! She likes to sleep in past both early services. She and her husband, James, have been married for 10 years and together for 19. They own a hedgehog named Meatball who is 6 months old. They have no children. She enjoys both dancing around her apartment, and singing at the top of her lungs in the car, even if she's not very good at either one! Her favorite food group is Tex-Mex. She can be won over by a good taco 9 out of 10 times!