Series
Season
In Journey into Personhood Ruth Webb tells the story of an individual born with severe cerebral palsy who struggles to become a person in her own eyes as well as in the opinion of those around her. By developing both the inner ability to learn, live, and work independently and the outer ability to convince others to give her the freedom to do so鈥攑hysically and emotionally鈥擶ebb earned her Ph.D. in counseling and guidance. With that validation of her intelligence and competence, she entered upon a fulfilling career working with mentally retarded people and other people with disabilities.
鈥淭his fascinating story of very human, often traumatic experiences along life's pathway not only amuses and instructs but leads us to reconsider and reflect on our own journey.鈥濃擠r. Wilga M. Rivers
鈥淲arning! Reading this book will leave you with a new appreciation for the intense emotion-laden meaning some of our sisters and brothers attach to words like acceptability, accessibility, and opportunity.鈥濃擱everend Charles L. Briem
鈥淩uth Webb's account of her life journey both boggles the mind and stretches the soul.鈥濃擱everend Michael D. Smith
鈥溾 deeply personal insight into the daily struggles of a remarkable woman.鈥濃擠r. J. A. Wehr
鈥淩uth Webb persevered in her journey toward personhood, and what a person she is! After you meet her in these pages, you will stand taller before the storms of your own life.鈥濃擠r. Joseph P. Bishop
Paperback
ISBN-13
9780877454717
Retail price
$21.00
Publication Details
Publication Details
Publication Date
04/25/1994Pages
205 pagesArt
25 photosEdition
1st
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