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by R. Peterman Dbs Design (Illustrator), Edited By Www Firstediting Com (Editor), Myrtice J. Edwards (Author)
Mixed race people are always told what they should identify as. It's very difficult to fit neatly into America's idea of "race." Some mixed race individuals battle others issues other than race such as: homelessness, racial ambiguity, ADD, ADHD, illegal immigration, and/or being the first generation to come to America. These issues are not considered a disability, but often it feels like one to the person who is going through it. For the purpose of this book, I will use the word disability to describe how these "unseen" issues can impair normal behavior. It is only used to explain the issues that people may feel about themselves. By definition, if a medical condition does not impair normal activities, then it is not a disability. The term "invisible disabilities" usually refers to the way that people may feel about themselves. When most people think of a disability, they picture in their minds a person with a visible, obvious impairment. Some people with visual or auditory impairments who do not wear glasses or hearing aids may not be obviously impaired. Some may wear contacts, wear an ocular prosthesis or artificial eye, or have cochlear implants (a surgically implanted electronic device that provides a sense of sound to a person who is profoundly deaf or severely hard of hearing) instead. Just because no one can see your "disability" doesn't mean it doesn't exist. Invisible disabilities can affect you just as much as a "visible" disability, like being blind or an amputee. I hope this book will help to unmask society's characteristics of people who think of their race or ethnicity as a disability. Hopefully they will embrace who they are-their unique self. American society puts extreme value on image (how you look) and who you know.
Author Biography
Myrtice J. Edwards is a self-published author, mother of three girls, and a devout Christian. This is her 3rd book, and she understands how some kids can be downright vicious to others without even realizing the irreversible damage they cause in the process. Myrtice believes that God can heal our hearts and lift our souls. She has her own "invisible disabilities" being racially ambiguous, biracial, adopted and legally blind. She uses her own life experiences to help other kids who may be struggling with issues that others may not necessarily see. She received a bachelor's degree in Spanish and Philosophy from Central State University in 1993. She moved to Chicago, IL in 1996 in search of a more diverse city. There she worked with mentally ill substance abusers and later with the Department of Public Health as a Supervisor. In 2005, she earned a master's degree in Sociology from Roosevelt University in Chicago, IL specializing in race relations. Her first book, Dirty Sally was published in 2007. Her second book, Mixed Race Kids of All Nations was published in 2008. Mrs. Edwards is a member of North Shore SDA church in Chicago, IL. This is her third published book, but it won't be her last.
