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by Teri Siri (Author)
Pretty for a Crippled Girl is an uncensored, honest, at times painfully raw and yet, funny and entertaining memoir by Teri Siri who has cerebral palsy (CP). The doctors advised Teri's parents to institutionalize her as a baby because she would most likely be a "vegetable." Instead, she has led a full and wild life!
Teri Siri grew up with her twin, Traci, and her older sister Tami, and went on to live a full active life as an independent woman of independent means.She has achieved financial independence through challenging work, owned several homes as investments, and has skydived, bungee jumped, sailed, and successfully tried just about anything she was told she couldn't do because of her physical challenges.Teri doesn't tell her stories as a victim or a whiner, but rather someone who wants the world to understand the constant barrage of demeaning and dismissive treatment toward people with physical disabilities.One of Teri's favorite words is "fuck." She embraces this word in all its grammatical forms, finding it to be the most appropriate expression in trying situations.
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Teri's memoir is an excellent read for anyone facing the challenges of a disability, whether physical or otherwise. Nationwide, about 14 percent of the population deals with disabilities, and worldwide about 1.3 billion face disabilities, according to a 2024 World Health Organization report. If you face physical or emotional challenges, you will find camaraderie and kinship with someone who knows this life. An important read for family members, medical professionals, and the world at large.
