A Zebra Like Me
Author | : Amy Maurer Jones |
Publisher | : CreateSpace |
Total Pages | : 298 |
Release | : 2014-01-15 |
ISBN-10 | : 1494995131 |
ISBN-13 | : 9781494995133 |
Rating | : 4/5 (31 Downloads) |
Book excerpt: Maybelle Dawson longs for normalcy and belonging. Often misunderstood, she struggles with a rare disorder, labeling her a Medical Zebra. Maybelle's happiness and well-being threaten to slip through her fingers as she battles to take control of her life. She faces a never-ending battle on her journey to find love, courage and friendship in a world lacking acceptance. With the guidance of her guardian angel, Maybelle finds her way out of emotional and physical isolation to discover lasting love and amazing friendships. A Zebra Like Me is the story of one teenager's battle with Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome, a disorder affecting one in five thousand people.