Flying Without Wings: Personal Reflections on Loss, Disability, and Healing by A

Description: Flying Without Wings by Arnold Beisser Estimated delivery 3-12 business days Format Paperback Condition Brand New Description The author describes how polio changed his life, explains how he developed a positive outlook, and discusses the nature of disability. Publisher Description "Give yourself a gift and read Flying Without Wings. You will be kinder, wiser, and more compassionate for having read it. I am."—Abigail (Dear Abby) Van BurenAt twenty-four, Arnold Beisser was a recent medical school graduate and a nationally ranked tennis player. But overnight a devastating bout of polio left him permanently paralyzed from the neck down and dependent on an iron lung to draw his next breath. Polio robbed Arnold Beisser of his strength, his athletic ability, and almost his life. Yet he discovered in this unthinkable trap not only the expected sadness and despair, but wonder, delight, and the pleasure of everyday living.This is the wise, deeply moving, and warmly humorous account of Arnold Beissers search for a new life and meaning as he comes to terms with his disability and then transcends it . . . to practice psychiatry, to fall in love, truly to soar without wings. His spirit and determination to fight for happiness will inspire any reader faced with unbearable loss. Dr. Beisser shows us why the contrast between winner and loser, athlete and cripple, is in our minds much more than in our bodies. And he shares with us the experiences that taught him lifes greatest truth: Nothing can keep you from love, laughter, meaningful work, or enlightenment—except yourself."A book of blazing honesty and openness. It goes right to the heart of the reader."—Norman Cousins, author of Anatomy of an Illness Author Biography Arnold Beisser was a graduate of Stanford University and its medical school. He was a Clinical Professor of Psychiatry at UCLA, a Life Fellow of the American Psychiatric Association, and a recipient of its Gold Achievement Award. He published over 100 articles, reviews, book chapters, and books, including Madness in Sports and Mental Health Consultation. Arnold Beisser died in 1991. Details ISBN 055334868X ISBN-13 9780553348682 Title Flying Without Wings Author Arnold Beisser Format Paperback Year 1990 Pages 224 Publisher Bantam Doubleday Dell Publishing Group Inc GE_Item_ID:8027330; About Us Grand Eagle Retail is the ideal place for all your shopping needs! With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and over 1,000,000 in stock items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! Shipping & Delivery Times Shipping is FREE to any address in USA. Please view eBay estimated delivery times at the top of the listing. Deliveries are made by either USPS or Courier. We are unable to deliver faster than stated. International deliveries will take 1-6 weeks. NOTE: We are unable to offer combined shipping for multiple items purchased. This is because our items are shipped from different locations. Returns If you wish to return an item, please consult our Returns Policy as below: Please contact Customer Services and request "Return Authorisation" before you send your item back to us. Unauthorised returns will not be accepted. Returns must be postmarked within 4 business days of authorisation and must be in resellable condition. Returns are shipped at the customer's risk. We cannot take responsibility for items which are lost or damaged in transit. For purchases where a shipping charge was paid, there will be no refund of the original shipping charge. Additional Questions If you have any questions please feel free to Contact Us. Categories Baby Books Electronics Fashion Games Health & Beauty Home, Garden & Pets Movies Music Sports & Outdoors Toys

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