Trapped

My Life with Cerebral Palsy

By: Fran Macilvey

Narrated by: Fran Macilvey

Living in the Belgian Congo with her husband in the 1960s, Fran’s mother became pregnant with a daughter. However, right after she gave birth in the hospital, she felt strange. Unbeknownst to anyone, another daughter was on the way, but before anybody responded, an hour had passed. Because of the delay, Fran was born with cerebral palsy. Growing up with her siblings in Africa, Fran always felt different. When everyone else was playing and having fun, she would watch and wish she could join in. After the family moved to Scotland and Fran grew older, her hurt turned into anger, self-hatred, and suicidal depression. Then one day, someone looked at her and saw a woman to love, and that was the start of her journey to self-acceptance. Fran has written the painful truth about her life to help listeners understand how disabled adults really feel. In her revealing account, she shows just how hard it is to maintain the appearance of a "normal” life. More importantly, out of her million and one mistakes have come lessons in real acceptance, peace, and joy, which she would like to share with her listeners.

©2014 Ann Forsyth (P)2014 Audible, Inc.

Touched my soul deeply

I also have Cerebral Palsy like the author. I can relate greatly to many of the topics and emotions she described in her book. It touched my soul deeply to have someone else living with the same condition as I validate many of my thoughts feelings and struggles I have had through out my life. Thanks

Inspiring Story written by the reader.

I enjoyed this story very much. It gave needed insight into a life with Cerebral Palsy. She is interesting and funny and shared valuable details even though they were personal. I am thankful she had the courage to write it.
Just a note. It was read rather slowly. So just up the speed and it should be just fine.

Slow Read

Any additional comments?

I couldn't finish this read because it was to slow and I couldn't get into the story. Only had 3 hours left and didn't desire to finish.