by Kathleen Morton

The Unconquerable Spirit is a true story about a normal happy-go-lucky child who was suddenly faced with extraordinary challenges that would change her life forever.  At the age of eight, without any warning, this youngster was plunged into the world of darkness.  Yes, just as quickly as snapping one's fingers, this little girl was blind.

Suddenly catapulted into the world of the handicapped, her Mom was shocked at the incredible stumbling blocks that followed and discovered that having to deal with insurmountable tasks was a way of life for many parents who had to side-step the mainstream.  She found herself lost in a sea of bureaucracy that seriously threatened the quality of life for Michele, which was once automatic.  What followed in every aspect of Michele's life was a David and Goliath struggle to right the wrongs, not only for Michele's benefit, but also for other children.

Bureaucracy is all-pervasive.  It's found in the medical field, in education, in government, and many times the message it imparts is one of arrogance and callous indifference, which should never play a part in the life of any child.  The story is written with humor, indignation, frustration, sensitivity, emotion and compassion.  It tells about the pitfalls, the struggles, and the barriers a parent must endure, the determination one must have in order not to be beaten down by the system, and that giving up is not an option.

There were also some triumphs.  No matter what happened to Michele, she came up smiling.  In addition, along the way, laws, policies and attitudes were changed so that others too could benefit from this uphill climb.

Price: $24.50

Format: Hardcover

Size: 6" x 9"