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Freeing Teresa

Freeing Teresa

Billiam James / Franke James

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Editorial:
The James Gang, Iconoclasts Inc.
Año de edición:
2023
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Biografía: general
ISBN:
9781999406103
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When an idealistic activist objects to her siblings’ plan to ship their disabled sister off to a nursing home, she’s forced to choose between family and her sister’s freedom.TRIGGER WARNING: This true story deals with dysfunctional family relationships and ableist attitudes, which some readers may find upsetting.'The result is more than a memoir: it’s a testimony to how ’tickets to freedom’ are gained through fighting and love.'D. Donovan, Sr. Reviewer, Midwest Book ReviewA true story about disability, sisters, and standing up for the right to be yourself.Franke James is an environmental activist who got into trouble in her own backyard-family trouble. She objected when she heard her siblings’ plan to put their disabled sister, Teresa Heartchild, into a nursing home. Teresa, who has Down syndrome, refused to go. But the other siblings insisted and secretly put Teresa into an institution for end-of-life care.Teresa was in shock. Franke was horrified and organized a rescue. That’s when all hell broke loose. The two sisters had to stand together-against their siblings, the medical system, and the police-to defend Teresa’s right to be free.This is a true story about a key civil rights issue for all people with disabilities-the right to decide where you live.THIRTY-THREE INTERNATIONAL AWARDS, Including:NYC Big Book Award, 2024Winner, Social/Political ChangeWinner, Audiobook NonfictionIAN Book of the Year Awards (2024)Nonfiction: 'Outstanding True Story,' Book of the YeareLit Awards(2024)Audiobook, Autobiography/Biography, SilverLiterary Titan (Q4 2024)Nonfiction, GoldBookFest Awards, Fall 2024Three Silver Winners, including Memoir, Personal NonfictionHuman Relations Indie Book Award Winner, 2024Gold Award, Family ChallengesGold Award, Special Needs (Disability Rights)Firebird Book Awards, Q2, 2024Judges’ Pick1st place, Social/Political Change1st place, Special Needs (Disability Rights)2nd place, Leadership2nd place, InspirationPinnacle Book Achievement Awards, Summer 20241st Place, Inspiration

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