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A remarkable memoir by Miss Iowa USA Abbey Curran about living with cerebral palsy, competing in Miss USA, and her inspiring work with young women who have disabilities.

Abbey Curran was born with cerebral palsy, but early on she resolved to never let it limit her.



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"The teenager is honest about her struggles, from wearing leg braces to coping with her parents' divorce. She exudes hope, confidence, determination, and bravery. VERDICT Adolescents will be motivated to pursue their own dreams after reading this stirring title." -- School Library Journal "Debunking myths about pageant participants, she praises the sisterhood she found and the hope pageants give "[her] girls," a happy ending to a tale of accomplishment." -- Kirkus "Curran's story will inspire readers to follow their dreams." -- Booklist "hHr overall message-to try, to dream, to put oneself out there-is an uplifting one that will continue to inspire." -- Voice of Youth Advocates (VOYA)

The Courage to Compete Living with Cerebral Palsy

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      Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers Inc
      Publication Date: Publication Date: 08/10/2015
      ISBN13: 9780062363916, 978-0062363916
      ISBN10: 0062363913

      Description

      Book Synopsis

      A remarkable memoir by Miss Iowa USA Abbey Curran about living with cerebral palsy, competing in Miss USA, and her inspiring work with young women who have disabilities.

      Abbey Curran was born with cerebral palsy, but early on she resolved to never let it limit her.



      Trade Review
      "The teenager is honest about her struggles, from wearing leg braces to coping with her parents' divorce. She exudes hope, confidence, determination, and bravery. VERDICT Adolescents will be motivated to pursue their own dreams after reading this stirring title." -- School Library Journal "Debunking myths about pageant participants, she praises the sisterhood she found and the hope pageants give "[her] girls," a happy ending to a tale of accomplishment." -- Kirkus "Curran's story will inspire readers to follow their dreams." -- Booklist "hHr overall message-to try, to dream, to put oneself out there-is an uplifting one that will continue to inspire." -- Voice of Youth Advocates (VOYA)

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