Dr. Taunya Wideman-Johnston
SOCIAL SCIENTIST | SPEAKER | ADVOCATE
"It's time to
reframe disability"
Praise for Dr. Taunya's book,
The Extraordinary Gifts
My Life with a Chronic Illness
The Extraordinary Gifts describes a remarkable journey experiencing living with a chronic illness and the courage and determination required to advocate for one's health while facing endless barriers. Embracing the challenges of a chronic illness while striving for personal life goals brought many incredible gifts to cherish. This book offers insight into living with a chronic illness and the value it could bring to others with similar stories. As a health care provider we have much to learn to better support and advocate for those living with a chronic illness. Stories like this bring awareness to inspire a more empathetic and caring experience. I would highly recommend this book.
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This novel is a beautiful true story about one woman's physical and psychological journey through chronic illness. With a combination of Taunya's story and qualitative research, this book is an excellent read for anyone searching for meaning through difficult times.
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