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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To All of the Children of the World
A Child's Story of Children's Rights
“To All the Children of the World” is an award winning children’s book. Author and illustrator, Cecelia, is 10 years old and is passionate about children’s rights. This beautifully composed nonfiction book is written for children of all ages. Based on the United Nations Convention of the Rights of the Child, this book is a celebration of children’s rights. Written with simple text and creatively illustrated, this story explores what children’s rights are and gives examples of children’s rights throughout the story. Cecelia shares her message about the importance of children learning about their rights and talking about their rights with other children. Readers young and old will be reminded that they are valued, and that we all have a responsibility to uphold the rights of children around the world.