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Books

"Books" includes volumes written by physicians and researchers about the late effects of polio and post-polio syndrome. Biographical and autobiographical works about the polio experience dating from the 1950s to present are also included. 

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A Graceful Passage: Notes on the Freedom to Live or Die

Beisser, Arnold R.

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The Only Gift: Thoughts on the Meaning of Friends and Friendship

Beisser, Arnold R.

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A Rough Road

Bird, Patrick J.

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In the Shadow of Polio: A Personal and Social History

Black, Kathryn

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Ed Roberts: Wheelchair Genius

Brown, Steven E.

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The Polio Paradox

Bruno, Richard

Based on interpretations of clinical experiences and studies, the author outlines the history of poliomyelitis and the resulting pain, fatigue and stress--not only on the polio survivor, but on several generations of family as well. Advice on how to deal with chronic fatigue is highlighted.

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Mind Over Muscle: Surviving Polio in New Zealand

Butterworth, Karen

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Polio Memories (Second Edition)

Canada: Post-Polio Awareness & Support Society of British Columbia

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And God Said "No"

Cappaert, Lael

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Of Myths and Chicken Feet: A Polio Survivor Looks at Survival

Carter, Nancy Baldwin

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