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Laughing at My Nightmare

Name: Laughing at My Nightmare
ISBN: 9781250080103

Paperback – Illustrated, May 10, 2016

Shane Burcaw

Square Fish · Paperback · May 10, 2016

Reading lane: Special Needs for Teens

With acerbic wit and a hilarious voice, Shane Burcaw's Laughing at My Nightmare describes the challenges he faces as a twenty-one-year-old with spinal muscular atrophy.

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Why This Clicks

Wit Meets Perspective

A wry, candid take on teen life and the realities of spinal muscular atrophy.

Come here for

Acerbic humor about awkward handshakes and everyday challenges
A personal perspective on living with a life-threatening disease

Expect

A playful voice and a you-only-live-once outlook
Everyday teen concerns alongside candid illness-related realities

Book Details

Authors: Shane Burcaw
Publisher: Square Fish
Published: May 10, 2016
Format: Paperback
Theme: Special Needs for Teens · YA Illness & Disease Stories
Reading lane: Special Needs for Teens

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Biographies
Humor for Teens
Values & Virtues for Teens

About This Book

With acerbic wit and a hilarious voice, Shane Burcaw's Laughing at My Nightmare describes the challenges he faces as a twenty-one-year-old with spinal muscular atrophy. From awkward handshakes to having a girlfriend and everything in between, Shane handles his situation with humor and a "you-only-live-once" perspective on life. While he does talk about everyday issues that are relatable to teens, he also offers an eye-opening perspective on what it is like to have a life thr...

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