Laughing at My Nightmare - by Shane Burcaw (Paperback)
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<p/><br></br><p><b> About the Book </b></p></br></br>With acerbic wit and a hilarious voice, Burcaw describes the challenges he faces as a 21-year-old with muscular atrophy. While he talks about everyday issues that are relatable to teens, he also offers an eye-opening perspective on what it is like to have a life threatening disease.<p/><br></br><p><b> Book Synopsis </b></p></br></br><p>With acerbic wit and a hilarious voice, Shane Burcaw's <i>Laughing at My Nightmare</i> describes the challenges he faces as a twenty-one-year-old with spinal muscular atrophy. From awkward handshakes to having a girlfriend and everything in between, Shane handles his situation with humor and a you-only-live-once perspective on life. While he does talk about everyday issues that are relatable to teens, he also offers an eye-opening perspective on what it is like to have a life threatening disease.</p><p/><br></br><p><b> Review Quotes </b></p></br></br><br><p>"Burcaw has spent most of his life in a wheelchair with progressively debilitating spinal muscular atrophy, but instead of soberly presenting the ups and downs of a potentially bleak existence, he pens an uplifting, laugh-out-loud memoir that calls out the absurdity of his circumstances, and the joy he finds in the everyday." --<i>Booklist</i> <p/>"*<i>Laughing at My Nightmare</i> is an unforgettable memoir." --<i>VOYA, STARRED REVIEW</i> <p/>"With snark, swagger and self-deprecation, Burcaw explains from the beginning how SMA has shaped his mission . . . With reflections camouflaged in wisecracks, Burcaw demonstrates that a little humor goes a long way." --<i>Kirkus Reviews</i> <p/>"Burcaw's narrative will resonate with readers, who will laugh along with the funny stories, cringe at the awkward moments, and tear up at the emotionally charged parts. A poignant story that provides a fresh perspective on life." --<i>School Library Journal</i> <p/>"*It's engaging, inspirational, and eye-opening." --<i>Publishers Weekly, STARRED REVIEW</i></p><br><p/><br></br><p><b> About the Author </b></p></br></br><p><b>Shane Burcaw</b> is a twenty-one-year-old with spinal muscular atrophy. He is currently a junior at Moravian College in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, studying English. Shane runs a nonprofit organization dedicated to raising money for muscular dystrophy research.</p>
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