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"Just twenty-two years old, Su Meck was already married and the mother of two children in 1988 when a ceiling fan in the kitchen of her home fell from its mounting and struck her in the head. She survived the life-threatening swelling in her brain that resulted from the accident, but when she regained consciousness in the hospital the next day, she didn't know her own name"--Provided by publisher.

A father tells of his daughter, born with cystic fibrosis.

A biography of the comedienne describing her career, her time as part of the original cast of "Saturday Night Live," and her battle with cancer.

Presents the true story of Owen, known to his family as "Little B," and Haatchi, an Anatolian Shepherd dog left for dead on a railroad who lost part of his leg and tail. Explores how the friendship that developed between Owen and Haatchi helped heal both of them.

Examines the life of Alison Dotson and how she has coped with her obsessive-compulsive disorder in her teenage life. Discusses the experiences of several different teenagers who have reacted in different ways to OCD.

The author of the popular blog Enjoying the Small Things interweaves lyrical prose and stunning four-color photography as she recounts the story of the first year of her daughter Nella--who has Down syndrome--and celebrates the beauty found in the unexpected, the strength of a mother's love, and, ultimately, the amazing power of perspective.

Addresses the obesity epidemic in the African-American community, and uses personal stories and medical research to offer African-American helpful advice on the best ways to lose weight.

The author, whose final years were marked by her struggle with Lou Gehrig's disease, recounts her efforts to document and bring meaning to her life as a way of preparing herself and her family for her death.