Burcaw, S. (2014). Laughing at my nightmare. New York: Roaring Book Press.
In this memoir, Shane Burcaw goes through the story of his life. He is a 20 year old living with spinal muscular atrophy, a disease that weakens your motor nerve cells. He has been in a wheelchair since he was 2 and has slowly deteriorating muscles throughout his body, including his face. This book tells how Shane has overcome struggles that normal people take for granted, such as using the restroom. He does this in a delightfully funny way, lightening the mood and tone of the book. Shane shares tips and tricks for everyone, including how to get rid of the "crabbies" by blowing them into a wine bottle and corking them up for good! He came from a strong and supporting family who taught him that happiness is a choice and he chose happiness over depression and giving up on life. Shane Burcaw teaches us to live for the moment and enjoy every day of life.
This book is recommending for teens ages 14-18. It does contain some profanity, which he uses in a joking manner, but is not extreme and nothing that this age group probably hasn't heard. Children and adults with and without disabilities can relate to this hilarious, uplifting memoir of Shane Burcaw.
Want to know more about Shane, follow him on Tumblr.
This book is recommending for teens ages 14-18. It does contain some profanity, which he uses in a joking manner, but is not extreme and nothing that this age group probably hasn't heard. Children and adults with and without disabilities can relate to this hilarious, uplifting memoir of Shane Burcaw.
Want to know more about Shane, follow him on Tumblr.
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