Books
about Scoliosis
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Scoliosis
books for children:
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 Stand
Tall Harry by Mary Mahoney
Harry, a young teen and aspiring chess champion, suffers a serious injury
while playing hockey. While he is being treated, they discover that he
has scoliosis.
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 Deenie by
Judy Blume
A thirteen-year-old girl seemingly destined for a modeling career finds
she has a deformation of the spine called scoliosis. |
 There's
an S on My Back : 'S' Is for Scoliosis by Mary
Mahoney
Maisey, a young teen, has been diagnosed with scoliosis. This is a heartwarming
tale of courage, innocence and humor. Many parents read this story with
their children. |
 Abby's
Twin: Babysitter's Club
Trying to cheer up her twin Anna, who has been diagnosed with scoliosis,
Abby fears that the condition is driving them apart when Anna seems to
not want Abby's help and begins to do things on her own. |
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Books for Adults: |
 What
Can I Give You : The Moving Account of One Family's
Journey to Understand the Many Faces Of Their Child's
Chronic Condition By: Mary Mahoney
In her book, What Can I Give You? author and mother Mary Mahony takes you
on a remarkable journey -- one in which she chronicles the life of her
family following her daughter Erin's scoliosis diagnosis. It is a story
of pain, discovery, uncertainty, happiness, and ultimately hope and resilience. |
 Preparing
for Surgery: A Mind-Body approach to enhance healing
and recovery by John Reeves, PhD
Even a minor operation is a source of anxiety and stress. Studies suggest
that mind-body preparation for surgery can help relieve anxiety and reduce
the severity of physical symptoms following an operation. This workbook
distills the results of these studies into a usable, supportive guide.
Written by Dr. John Reeves, who also practices at Cedars-Sinai Institute
for Spinal Disorders. |
 Stopping
Scoliosis by Nancy Schommer
Written by a scoliosis sufferer, Stopping Scoliosis takes the reader through
every stage of the condition. Also included are methods for managing pain,
tips on how to prepare for surgery. |
 Scoliosis
Surgery: The Definitive Patient's Reference (2nd
Edition) (Paperback) Written in plain English
by an adult who has been through it, this book explains
everything you need to know about scoliosis surgery. |
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