https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Fri, 22 May 2026 03:32:56 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/desperate-for-recommendations-disability-related#post-1551172 Mon, 07 Apr 2014 13:42:31 +0000 cmomma17 1551172@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@LemonLong: that looks EXCELLENT! Thank you! I want that for myself actually ... </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/desperate-for-recommendations-disability-related#post-1551162 Mon, 07 Apr 2014 13:40:23 +0000 cmomma17 1551162@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@BakerBee: oooh, thanks! Checking them all out, especially the middle one! :) And yeah, he's a young male college student so I'll try not to pick anything too womanly :silly: </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/desperate-for-recommendations-disability-related#post-1551153 Mon, 07 Apr 2014 13:39:18 +0000 cmomma17 1551153@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@MsLipGloss: He can read in the traditional sense, but not for long periods. I will get him a digital copy of the book, to be read by his computer (something I do regularly in my job). </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/desperate-for-recommendations-disability-related#post-1551150 Mon, 07 Apr 2014 13:39:08 +0000 LemonLong 1551150@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p><a href="http://www.amazon.com/Left-Inspiration-Adventures-Living-Disabilities/dp/1598581317/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&#038;ie=UTF8&#038;qid=1396895745&#038;sr=1-1&#038;keywords=to+the+left+of+inspiration" rel="nofollow">http://www.amazon.com/Left-Inspiration-Adventures-Living-Disabilities/dp/1598581317/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&#038;ie=UTF8&#038;qid=1396895745&#038;sr=1-1&#038;keywords=to+the+left+of+inspiration</a></p> <p>I haven't read this one, but the author worked at my university. She was blind from birth. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/desperate-for-recommendations-disability-related#post-1551132 Mon, 07 Apr 2014 13:34:34 +0000 MsLipGloss 1551132@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Is he able to read, or do the books need to be available in audio format? </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/desperate-for-recommendations-disability-related#post-1551129 Mon, 07 Apr 2014 13:34:23 +0000 LBee 1551129@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I have a few recommendations - I'll star the ones I've read and/or provide commentary: </p> <p><a href="http://www.amazon.com/This-Is-Not-Life-Ordered/dp/1573244139" rel="nofollow">http://www.amazon.com/This-Is-Not-Life-Ordered/dp/1573244139</a><br /> *I read this when my dad first got sick, it was extremely good. Just saw that he's a guy though, and it might be more woman oriented. </p> <p><a href="http://www.amazon.com/Dancing-Your-Disabilities-Impossible-Dreams-ebook/dp/B00IIWH4DS/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&#038;ie=UTF8&#038;qid=1396895274&#038;sr=1-1&#038;keywords=self+help+disability" rel="nofollow">http://www.amazon.com/Dancing-Your-Disabilities-Impossible-Dreams-ebook/dp/B00IIWH4DS/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&#038;ie=UTF8&#038;qid=1396895274&#038;sr=1-1&#038;keywords=self+help+disability</a><br /> My mom (psychologist) says that she has several clients who have disabilities who have read this and really loved it </p> <p><a href="http://www.amazon.com/Get-Out-That-Pit-Deliverance/dp/0785289739/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&#038;ie=UTF8&#038;qid=1396895359&#038;sr=1-1&#038;keywords=get+out+of+that+pit" rel="nofollow">http://www.amazon.com/Get-Out-That-Pit-Deliverance/dp/0785289739/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&#038;ie=UTF8&#038;qid=1396895359&#038;sr=1-1&#038;keywords=get+out+of+that+pit</a><br /> *Love this book, love Beth Moore - Christian based </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/desperate-for-recommendations-disability-related#post-1551109 Mon, 07 Apr 2014 13:31:53 +0000 cmomma17 1551109@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>If anyone knows of books specifically related to blindness, that would also be amazing! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/desperate-for-recommendations-disability-related#post-1551104 Mon, 07 Apr 2014 13:30:41 +0000 cmomma17 1551104@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@MsLipGloss: ooh, haven't heard of the last two ... exploring now. Thanks! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/desperate-for-recommendations-disability-related#post-1551095 Mon, 07 Apr 2014 13:29:41 +0000 MsLipGloss 1551095@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Tuesdays with Morrie – Mitch Albom</p> <p>The Secret – Rhonda Byrne</p> <p>59 Seconds.Think a little.Change A lot – Richard Wiseman</p> <p>The Road Less Traveled – M Scott Peck </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/desperate-for-recommendations-disability-related#post-1551068 Mon, 07 Apr 2014 13:23:20 +0000 cmomma17 1551068@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@LemonLong: thanks so much! I'm checking it out now :)<br /> The power of positive thinking by Norman Peale was the only one I could think of so far. It's Christian based as well, but I was still able to get a lot out of it as a non-Christian several years ago.</p> <p>I just feel desperate to help this poor student who is so down on himself and his abilities! :( </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/desperate-for-recommendations-disability-related#post-1551054 Mon, 07 Apr 2014 13:20:07 +0000 LemonLong 1551054@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I liked this book:</p> <p><a href="http://www.amazon.com/Love-Does-Discover-Secretly-Incredible/dp/1400203759/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&#038;ie=UTF8&#038;qid=1396894674&#038;sr=1-1&#038;keywords=bob+goff" rel="nofollow">http://www.amazon.com/Love-Does-Discover-Secretly-Incredible/dp/1400203759/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&#038;ie=UTF8&#038;qid=1396894674&#038;sr=1-1&#038;keywords=bob+goff</a></p> <p>It is Christian based, which I didn't know when it was recommended to me, but even as someone who hasn't gone to church since middle school I didn't think it was too preachy or anything. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/desperate-for-recommendations-disability-related#post-1551040 Mon, 07 Apr 2014 13:15:59 +0000 cmomma17 1551040@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Ladies and Gents of the hive - I am trying to compile a suggested summer reading list for an incredibly sweet college student having a rough time in life.</p> <p>I am looking for books (self help genre mostly) that talk about positive thinking, choosing your attitude, etc. This wonderful student has a disability and is dealing with a lot of negative feelings. Please help if you can!!! </p>