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Can one be poetic about coming to terms with a genetic condition that results in weak and atrophied muscles that prevent normal movement?

This book, originally written in Norwegian, is structured as a memoir, but each episode in Grue’s life reveals his coming to terms with his disease and finding success and satisfaction with his work and his family.

In the final analysis, Grue concludes that he has found a “life like yours.”

From Edward's list on The best books to help inform and inspire you as you deal with a scary health diagnosis.

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