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Eyes to the wind, a memoir of love and death, hope, and resistance, by Ady Barkan

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Eyes to the wind, a memoir of love and death, hope, and resistance, by Ady Barkan

Language

eng

resource.biographical

autobiography

Index

no index present

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

Eyes to the wind

Medium

electronic resource eBook

Nature of contents

dictionaries

Responsibility statement

by Ady Barkan

Sub title

a memoir of love and death, hope, and resistance

Summary

"At thirty-two, Ady Barkan had everything he wanted: a fulfilling career in the progressive movement, a brilliant wife, and a beautiful newborn son. Then his luck ran out. What he thought might be carpal tunnel was in fact ALS, a neurological disease that would probably paralyze and kill him quickly. But then, with his life slipping away and American democracy under grave threat, he turned a devastating diagnosis into his most potent tool. [This book] is a rousing memoir featuring intertwining narratives about determination, perseverance, and now to live a life of purpose. The first traces Ady's battle with ALS. The second shows his journey from a goofy political nerd to a prominent figure in the progressive movement, becoming one of today's most vocal advocates for social justice. [This book] is an evocative and unforgettable memoir about activism, dedication, love and hope." -- Book jacket flap

Table Of Contents

Foreword -- Diagnosis -- Awakening -- Apprenticeship -- In search of peace -- Local progress -- Fed up -- Progression -- Liftoff -- Resistance -- Hope -- Epilogue

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