With acerbic wit and a hilarious voice, Shane Burcaw describes the challenges he faces as a twenty-one-year- old with spinal muscular atrophy. From awkward handshakes to having a girlfriend and everything in between, Shane handles his situation with humour and a "you-only-live-once" perspective on life. While he does talk about everyday issues that are relatable to teens, he also offers an eye opening perspective on what it is like to have a life-threatening disease.
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With acerbic wit and a hilarious voice, Shane Burcaw describes the challenges he faces as a twenty-one-year- old with spinal muscular atrophy. From awkward handshakes to having a girlfriend and everything in between, Shane handles his situation with humour and a "you-only-live-once" perspective on life.
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An irreverently funny debut YA memoir that takes an honest and raw look at an average guy with a net-so-average disability.

Produktdetaljer

ISBN
9781250080103
Publisert
2016-05-10
Utgiver
Vendor
Square Fish
Vekt
250 gr
Høyde
209 mm
Bredde
139 mm
Dybde
18 mm
Aldersnivå
Y, 03
Språk
Product language
Engelsk
Format
Product format
Heftet
Antall sider
272

Forfatter

Biographical note

Shane Burcaw is a twenty-one-year-old with spinal muscular atrophy. He is currently a junior at Moravian College in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, studying English. Shane runs a nonprofit organisation dedicated to raising money for muscular dystrophy research. Laughing at My Nightmare is based on his blog by the same name. laughingatmynightmare.com