by Karen Fisher
First published 2009
Fisher examines the reality facing Britain's 8.7 million physically disabled citizens, with particular focus on the 460,000 individuals living with spinal cord injuries or amputations. She addresses the complex challenges that emerge when someone acquires a disability: rebuilding confidence, restoring self-worth, and adjusting to altered physical capabilities. Fisher pays special attention to limb disconnection, a documented medical condition where the brain's internal body map fails to match the person's actual physical form. Rather than perpetuating popular myths about phantom limbs, she presents research-backed findings about this neurological phenomenon. The book demonstrates how cognitive behavioral therapy and additional therapeutic approaches can help people navigate these difficulties and rebuild their lives.
Genres: medical, non-fiction, health, disability
Vibes: emotional, intimate, thought-provoking
Tropes: medical-trauma, mental-illness
Setting: Britain
128 pages · Paperback · Sheldon Press
Content warnings: medical-trauma