Legless in the garden

ISBN: 978-1-4092-1286-7

Language: English

Country: Australia

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Printed: 211 pages, 6" x 9", perfect binding, black and white interior ink

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Diagnosed with a disabling and fatal disease in 1996, the author was told she would be dead within three years. Twelve years on, she’s still very much alive and published this moving and often times, humourous tale of how she survived against a barrage of medical negativity and remained independent amidst a chorus of opposition. Disabled by disease, alone and away from family and cared for only by paid help and friends, she found her simpler life liberating and was more than content with her lot

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9 Apr 2008 (updated 9 Apr 2008)

by Michael

As a member of Club ALS for more than 11 years now, I find it fascinating to share experiences with others in the same leaky boat. Ever since reading Zana's thoughts in Cornflower Blues, I'd hoped and waited for more. Now my patience has been richly rewarded.

Legless in the Garden deals mostly with Zana's ALS experience, but it also offers a candid look into other aspects of her life, including her relationships, her childhood in Malaysia, and the exotic (to this American) flora and fauna of her enchanting garden in suburban Sydney.

I liked the book so much, I bought two copies: an electronic one for myself and a paperback for my ALSA chapter's library.

Legless in the garden

7 Jan 2008 (updated 7 Jan 2008)

by annemchambers

Zana's courageous biography lays bare the traumas of living with MND, dependent on others for the simplest things. It shows how the human spirit can triumph, against all odds, and reminds us of all those who have succumbed to this most cruel disease, yet whose spirit lives on, as well as those who are currently battling with this 'mongrel disease' and overcoming seemingly insuperable setbacks.

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