2011
After he becomes a quadriplegic from a paragliding accident, an aristocrat hires a young man from the projects to be his caregiver.
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Often, disabled people have their disability treated, but they don’t have their emotional or spiritual needs addressed.
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This much-needed book outlines clear and effective strategies to help you cope with the tension, anxiety, trauma and violence of modern living.
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