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"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
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Eyes to the Wind, Ady Barkan
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- Released
- 2019
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- Title
- Eyes to the Wind
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Ady Barkan
- Publisher
- Atria Books
- Released
- 2019
- Format
- Hardcover
- Pages
- 281
- ISBN10
- 1982111542
- ISBN13
- 9781982111540
- Series
- Tags
- Non-Fiction, Social Sciences, True Stories, Biographies, Health & Medicine, Medicine, Political Science & Politics, Politics, Autobiographies & Memoirs, Health, Gifts for grandpa, Social Justice
- Rating
- 4.25 out of 5
- Description
- "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