It’s One of Them!
It’s One of Them! by Grace Saunders is an illustrated biography published by Author House on December 10, 2014. This 184-page book is written in English and chronicles the life of Grace and her brother Ben, who both live with spinal muscular atrophy type 2/3. The narrative spans from Grace’s joyful childhood in Hertfordshire through her experiences with painful medical procedures, her journey into motherhood, and her quest for independence while facing significant challenges, including domestic violence.
Readers will find an honest and humorous account of Grace’s life, detailing her struggles and triumphs as she navigates the complexities of living with a severe physical disability. The book touches on themes of resilience, family support, and personal growth, as Grace shares her experiences with education, single motherhood, and even the world of Internet dating. Through her heartfelt storytelling, she reflects on the highs and lows of her journey, ultimately embracing her life with a positive outlook, encapsulated in her phrase, “It’s One of Them.”
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Grace Saunders and her brother Ben were both born with the genetic disorder spinal muscular atrophy type 2/3, SMA. From her happy childhood growing up in Hertfordshire, enduring painful operations, to becoming a mom and a wife living an independent life in Coventry. Her extraordinary story of strength, not only coping with a severe physical disability, but being victim to domestic violence. Grace’s story also involves drugs, murder, the police investigation that was Operation Ore and the death of her brother, aged thirty. This is a woman’s struggle for a normal life, independence, and remarkably, having a healthy baby girl when she was told she would never be able to have children. She coped many years, being a single mother with the help of her family and personal care assistants. She writes about her education, care, and funny stories about the world of Internet dating. She tells her story with, honesty, humor, and heartfelt emotion, Grace shares the highs and lows she has faced and has come out the other side, although a little bruised, stronger than ever, and still smiling. Grace’s attitude to the life she has been dealt with is, as she says, “It’s One of Them “
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