Rolling with Life
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Reagan is really just like you and me, the only difference is what you see. She wheels herself to get all around, instead of walking with two feet on the ground. There is a lesson Reagan wants others to see. Life is what, you make it to be. Treat others with caring and concern, and look at differences as from something to learn.
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About the Book
“Rolling with Life” is about a young girl, (Reagan), who was born with a limiting condition, leaving her confined to a wheelchair. Reagan experiences many struggles and hardships as she rolls through life. When others realize that she is not that different, she teaches them about her life lessons, and all learn to embrace their differences with respect and acceptance of one another. It is heart-warming story about embracing our differences and learning to accept each other as we each have a special gift to share.
About the Author
Jeralyn Barta, M.A., is a Licensed Specialist in School Psychology,and a Nationally Certified School Psychologist with 15 years of experience working with children of all ages and various handicapping conditions. Losing her father to depression at an early age, she realized that tragedies often present themselves, but can be used for a better purpose to help others. She has witnessed the tremendous difficulties that children often face, yet she believes in the ability in being able to overcome. While working with children she frequently shares her love for writing poetry in relating to others. She has helped many overcome such obstacles in this manner. The nature of this book was inspired by such an interaction. This book started out as a poem that was later translated into a book designed to teach children what it is like to experience limiting conditions, and how these differences should be embraced and viewed as learning lessons. Jeralyn, being the eternal optimist, has faith that there can be a world where everyone can be respected, and accepted.