Life After a Spinal Cord Injury

By the Canadian Paraplegic Association

A 4 star book and a must have resource.

This book was given to me when I was in the hospital just after my surgery, after being told that I would never walk again.  I received a visit from a wonderful gentleman from Spinal Cord Injury Ontario who gave me a copy of this book.  It took a while for me to pick it up, but when I did, I could not put it down.  It answered all my questions as to what was going on in my body.

The publishers of this book did not spare on any of the questions and topics that a person with a spinal cord injury or any kind of illness or disease that rendered them in a wheelchair facing a life-long disability.

This book offers the readers independence.  It helps then come to terms with their disability and how to manage on their own.  A great amount of the book is spent covering bladder and bowel issues which from my own personal experience is one of the toughest things to come to terms with and to deal with.

The book covers not only life-skills as well as dating, sexuality and pregnancy. It outlines the mental and emotional stages of overcoming a disability and how to deal with depression, anxiety, re-establishing oneself with family, friends and community.

No stone unturned.  What a great resource!

This book is only available through the Canadian Paraplegic Association and Spinal Cord Injury Canada