In Love with Daylight: A Memoir of RecoveryIn this rare book, Sheed's words, like the recoveries he describes, are healing. With uncommon grace and contagious good humor, Sheed, a survivor of polio, depression, and cancer, offers a testimony of encouragement and hope that will bring his readers intelligent comfort and even a few laughs. |
Contents
INTRODUCTION | 9 |
POLIO | 23 |
RING OUT THE OLD ILLNESS DRAG IN THE NEW | 55 |
Copyright | |
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