NEW Walking Isn't Everything by Jean Denecke(2008). Edited by Keith Storey and Kris Gruenawald, Jean's daughter and an MPN member, this book is described as "more than just a biography of one remarkable woman--it is a story of courage, determination, and love."
Remembering Polio 2007 A CD that you can listen to in your car or home. Canadian radio program revealing personal histories of polio survivors.
Warm Springs: Traces of a Childhood at FDR's Polio Haven Susan Richards Shreve 2007 A memoir.
The Post-Polio Experience: Psychological Insights and Coping Strategies for Polio Survivors & Their Families Margaret Backman, PhD 2007 A good resource for survivors and families.
NEW The Cure(2005) by Varley O'Connor. The daughter of MPN's late Chairman, Don Varley, Ms. O'Connor's novel was described as a "beautifully written family saga" which "has at its heart wounding and the struggle for hope.
"Living with Polio The Epidemic and Its Survivors Daniel J. Wilson 2005 A focus on personal stories, testimonials, experiences in physical & emotional stages from acute polio to post polio syndrome
Sucking Air, Doing Wheelies Robert Mauro 2005 Memoirs of a Fifties Polio Survivor
Walking Fingers The Story of Polio and Those Who Lived With It. Edited by Sally Aitken, Helen D'Orazio, Stewart Valin 2004 A biography of Canadian polio survivors and the family, friends and community who helped
The Red Brick Birdcage Michael Creurer 2004 A biography of a Canadian polio survivor.
England on a Roll Carole Carsey 2002 A wheelchair adventure in London and the West country
Snapshots edited by Nancy Baldwin Carter 2002 Polio survivors remember
Nana Needs a Nap Beryl K. Baker 2002 An account of experiencing polio, living a normal life, then facing post polio that can be read to children
Changing Lanes Michael Creurer 1998 A guide to help when aging, illness or disability forces us into the slow lane
Black Bird Fly Away Hugh Gallager 1998 A look at disability in America
NEW Living, Laughing and Loving Life! is written by Dan Miller(1997), a man who had polio at 18, but didn't let "severe paraysis stop him from fulfilling...many...dreams." There is an accompanying DVD.
Polio Edited by Thomas Daniel & Frederick Robbins, University of Rochester, NY 1997 Collection of essays by survivors, caregivers & medical professionals.
Polio-A Special Ride? Diane Zemke Hawksford 1997 Basic information about Polio & PPS
Polio's Legacy An Oral History Edmund J. Sass 1996 35 Narrative accounts of polio and living with it's effects
In the Shadow of Polio Kathryn Black 1996 Author tells story of her mom's battle with polio and how her family was affected
Small Steps:The Year I Got Polio- Peg Kehret, 1996 This is a book for school age children explains polio and post polio experiences
In Love with Daylight Wilfrid Sheed 1995 A memoir of Recovery
FDR's Splendid Deception Hugh Gallagher 1994 Biography of FDR
Of Myths and Chicken Feet Nancy Baldwin Carter 1992 A polio survivor looks at survival.
Running on Empty Chronic Fatigue Katrini H. Berne, PhD 1992 Description of chronic fatigue-what it does, what you can do
Our Journey Through Life, Reflections on Life, Words to Inspire, The Moods of Mother Nature Stephen Mickey A polio survivor's poetry collections
Flying Without Wings Arnold R. Beisser 1989 Personal reflections on being disabled.
Go For It Sports and Recreation for Persons with Disabilities Kelly and Frieden 1989 On sports and recreation for persons with disabilities
I Have Seen and Touched and Tasted Life Patricia O'Brien 1988 The poetry, writings, photos/reflections of a polio survivor in Southeast Michigan
Basic Skills Anne Finger 1988 Short story collection
Business and Social Etiquette with Disabled People Chalda Maloff, Susan Macduff Wood 1988 A guide to getting along with persons who have impairment
This is My Story This is My Song Mary Bramer 1984 Autobiography
The Disabled Homemaker Hoyt Anderson, 1981 Useful adaptations for cooking, laundry, organizing yourself, storage, clothing
All Things are Possible Yvonne Duffy 1981 Polio survivor writes of her sexuality as a disabled woman, ideas and opinions
Not a Sometimes Love Keith Korstjens 1981 Uplifting true story of a couple living with disability
NEW The Iron Cradle by Lawrence Alexander(1954). This biography is described as an inspiring testimony to the power of human courage.
Four Billion Dimes Victor Chon 1951 FDR, volunteerism, finding a cure, illustrations