Prologue -- Diagnosis -- Paralyzed from the neck down -- Oxygen tent and a chocolate milkshake-- "You can't burn my bear!" -- Hot packs -- Torture time -- Star patient surprises everyone -- Roommates -- Sunday visitors -- Happy thirteenth birthday -- Dancing the hula, popping a wheelie -- Disappointing trip -- Great accordion concert -- Good-bye, silver; hello, sticks -- Plans for a pageant -- Present for Dr. Bevis -- Back to school -- Epilogue -- Special thanks.
Summary:
The author describes her battle against polio when she was thirteen and her efforts to overcome its debilitating effects.
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