The Four Walls of My Freedom

Download or read book The Four Walls of My Freedom written by Donna Thomson and published by McArthur & Co. This book was released on 2014 with total page 203 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Donna Thomsons life was forever changed when her son Nicholas was born with cerebral palsy. A former actor, director, and teacher, Donna became his primary caregiver and embarked on a second career as a disability activist, author, and consultant. Thomson vividly describes her experience in treading delicately through daily care, emergencies, and medical bureaucracy as she and her family cope with her sons condition while maintaining value and dignity (for Nicholas, too). She demonstrates the vital contribution that people with disabilities make to our society and addresses the ethics and economics of giving and receiving care. 2014.