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.

Through the Storm: A Polio Story

Hall, Robert F

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Managing Post-Polio: A Guide to Living and Aging Well with Post-Polio Syndrome

Halstead, Lauro

Written for a broad audience, the book provides a comprehensive overview of PPS: diagnosis, finding expert medical care, energy conservation, psychological and vocational aspects, support groups, managed-care concerns, Social Security benefits and Internet resources. The majority of the 15 contributing health professionals are polio survivors themselves. Highly recommended for consumer health and public library collections.

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An Unexpected Journey: A Physician's Life in the Shadow of Polio

Halstead, Lauro

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Post-Polio Syndrome

Halstead, Lauro and Grimby, Gunnar

A reference for clinicians in neurology and rehabilitation medicine.

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Rolling On: The Story of the Amazing Gary McPherson

Hankins, Gerald W

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The Warm Springs Story: Legacy & Legend

Harmon, F. Martin

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Polio & Us

Harnett, Nuala, ed.

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101 Accessible Vacations: Travel Ideas for Wheelers and Slow Walkers

Harrington, Candy B.

Contains destination information for over 101 cities in the US. Includes sections ranging from Road Trips and The Great Outdoors to Historic Haunts and Cruisin'.

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Go Beyond: Coping with Disability

Hartley, Jean

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Polio and Us

Hartnett, Nuala (Editor)

This book features personal stories of 29 polio survivors in Ireland. A legacy initiative of Post -Polio Support Group, the book's well-chosen photographs add to the experience. This is downloadable free of charge from www.ppsg.ie.

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