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Young Adult Non-Fiction
- Teen Non-Fiction
- Self Help
Title: Growing Up with Scoliosis - A Young Girl's Story Author: Michelle Spray Rating:  Must Read!
Publisher: Book Shelf, Inc. Publisher's E-mail: bookshelfinc@aol.com Reviewed by: Jeni | View Bio |
 
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When I was 10 years old I was diagnosed with scoliosis. Like many young girls who have gone through this I thought that I had this horrible disease, that my life would never be the same. Unfortunately, I did not deal with this part of my life as bravely as Michelle Spray did. I experienced the Boston Brace. I was miserable and felt sorry for myself. My parents felt so bad for me that we didnÆt follow up with a doctor and I was allowed to throw the brace away after wearing it only for a year. Almost 20 years later IÆm fortunate that my curvature did not get too horribly worse. I wish that I had had an account like MichelleÆs to help me understand that this was NOT the end of my world. MichelleÆs brave story of dealing with her scoliosis has inspired me. It should be required reading for all kids diagnosed. The story chronicles the 6 years of therapy and brace wearing for Michelle, with her curvature constantly progressing to the point where the risky spinal fusion operation was the best option. MichelleÆs positive attitude is incredibly refreshing. I cannot say enough how thrilled I am to have had a chance to read this.
Way to go, Michelle!
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