Laughing at My Nightmare
- ISBN-10
- 125008010X
- ISBN-13
- 9781250080103
- Category
- Young Adult Nonfiction
- Pages
- 272
- Language
- English
- Published
- 2016-05-10
- Publisher
- Square Fish
- Author
- Shane Burcaw
Description
With acerbic wit and a hilarious voice, Shane Burcaw's Laughing at My Nightmare 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.
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