Thank you for sharing your story. Those were some awful injuries you came out of that accident with. I have a lifelong illness and chronic pain and I am totally in the same camp as you, not wanting sympathy but wanting understanding. I think the disability rep in books is gradually getting better, especially in children's books. I'll be checking out those books you've recommended for sure. Sending love ❤
Thank you bekah.. I really want to raise awareness on this. If people have a greater understanding then they can support us better. Sending love back and I’m here if you need me ❤️
Emily this is a beautiful video and I so much appreciate you talking about your experience. As you know I share the wish to see more characters in fiction that represent the proportion of disabled people in real life and the diversity of disability, including invisible disabilities. It sometimes feels like non-disabled authors only know about autism and then get that wrong. In many ways what I dream of is disabled characters just appearing naturally in the mix rather than being a plot point if you know what I mean. More work published by disabled authors will contribute to that of course. Looking forward to good recommendations over the year.
Yes I agree with you that disabled people need to be just part of stories rather than plot point so that the disability is mentioned but not focused on. I love that we share the same opinions on this 😊
My daughter has invisible illnesses. She was diagnosed bipolar in her junior year of college. Then at twenty five, after giving birth to her daughter, she was diagnosed with lupus. She is now 42, and still coping, as she always will. It is a part of all of our lives, as your friends and family share your disabilities. Thank your for sharing your story with us. So happy to have found your channel. We don’t really read many of the same books, but I love your enthusiasm for reading.
Just found your channel. Thank you for sharing. I had one leg amputated last year due to cancer and then I discovered I had colorectal cancer and ended up with a colostomy bag. I am 75 years old and it has been a challenge for me but it hasn’t kept me down. I am in a wheelchair but have learned how to do things in spite of the wheelchair. I converted my dining room into a small cafe by putting in credenzas at my height. I can cook, fix coffee, use the microwave and even make ice. I will prevail and not let my disability define me.
Thanks Emily for sharing your story with us. I am disable too and on top of that I also have Chronic illness too. You are right we don't need pity. Send you a big hug. ☺️
Thanks for sharing Emily! Life feels like many fights sometimes but you look like somebody who’s ready to win them all! Your smile makes me happy everytime I stop here! 💐
So sorry about your accident. Thank you for telling us all and looking for books. I have an invisible disease. I have Crohns Disease. I look fine but inside I maybe a mess. Hope you have a good day today
Thank you for sharing your story, you are truly amazing. It really resonated with me. Your positivity and determination are very similar to my father-in-law who was also in a motor vehicle accident. He had a 5% chance of survival, but we never underestimated his strength. It is amazing what the human body is capable of, and how the brain can heal from traumatic injury. I look forward to your book recommendations so I can better understand the unspoken struggles he still faces daily. Thanks. xo
Thank you so so much for sharing your story ❤️ you are amazing and you know where we are to support you! I am so glad you have your amazing family, friends and colleagues! I really want to read more disability representation, it’s so important! Sending lots of love xxxx
Thank you so much for sharing your experience Emily. It can't be easy talking about these things so well done! You are amazing and so strong because of everything you have gone through 😘💖 xx
Thank you for sharing! I knew bits and pieces of your story, but I didn’t have a full picture until now. You are such an incredible person. I know you may not always feel that way, but you always brighten my day every time I watch your videos or chat with you elsewhere. Love you! ❤️
Thank you for sharing your story. Oh my goodness the accident sounds awful and those injuries must have been so painful and a difficult thing to process and recover from. I am glad you were able to recover a lot of the mobility in your hand. And wow, it must be hard with balance for sure with the combination of your disabilities. My sister works in Barts hospital! I am glad you're family were supportive and there for you as well. Sometimes talking to a camera can be so soothing. I loved a curse so dark and lonely as you know. I have read a quiet kind of thunder and I really enjoyed that one too. I hope you will love all of the disability books on your tbr.
It’s funny how that good ear can catch the things you’re not meant to hear, isn’t it! I’m partially deaf and blind on my left side as well. I totally get the poor self-image thing. It took me a long time to start a BookTube channel because I didn’t want to show my face to the world. Good for you for overcoming that self-consciousness in that area! It’s so hard! Thank you for all the recommendations! You probably saw this already, but The Brave is the group read for Middle Grade March this year.
Hi Emily - I'm still catch up with all your videos after only recently finding your channel. Thank you so much for sharing your life and your experiences. I really appreciate your honesty. I love Booktube because of the supportive community. I wish you and your family all the best for the future. Take care xx
I’ve just found your channel. Thanks for your honesty and vulnerability. I also have a disability and adore books. I live with chronic pain, balance issues and mental health issues. I am hugely stubborn and have done amazing things despite the issues! Thanks again for book recommendations!
Thank you so much for sharing Emily. You are a fantastic, beautiful, incredible woman and I am so thankful to know you. I'm looking forward to having you teach me about disability representation in books.
I knew some of these things from a previous video you filmed about this. Big hugs. I can imagine it can scare you when people come up to you from the side of your ear that you're deaf in. I love that your mum and your sisters were there for you. I am happy you were able to have that procedure. It makes sense you work part-time, with also being a mum and with your disabilities. Oh yes I know about sensory overload.. :(. Big hug 💖. Ugh for people bullying you! I was bullied too. I'm glad you have supportive friends on BookTube and also your family to support you. You deserve all the love. Awww Chris! That is so nice. I ordered One Thousand Stars and You this morning (I was ordering a couple of other things and decided to add it to that :P). I bought A Curse So Dark and Lonely because of your review, I have it on my general TBR. I love the cover of The Brave, let me know what you think when you have finished it :). I loved A Quiet Kind of Thunder. I am excited for Get a Life, Chloe Brown! Yes, we need more books with disabilities! Totally agreed! Talk to the disabled person themselves, and ask what you can do, don't just do something for them assuming that is what the person needs or whats. My partner is very supportive of me too, and I am of him too (he has ME, imsomnia, and mobility issues). I'm sending you lots of hugs, love and support. xxxx
You are so much of a great friend who I’m super grateful for and I’m sending you loads of love and hugs too.. Thanks for always being so supportive cxxx
Thank you Emily for sharing your story with us. You are my inspiration :) Thank you for inspiring me. I live with lifelong disability too, so I can totally relate. Thank you so much for recommending some good books too.. I'll be sure to have a look for them soon.. Thanks heaps :)
Thanks so much for sharing your story Emily. I love watching your videos - you always make me smile 😊I know how hard it is to talk when you are struggling and have a low self esteem 🤗 love the books - will have to check these out
I stumbled across your channel via this video and just wanted to say thank you for sharing your story so candidly. Books with disability rep that I’ve read and would recommend: Rosie Loves Jack by Mel Darbon and I’m currently reading The Bride Test by Helen Hoang which is fantastic. If you like manga, I Hear the Sunspot has a partially deaf main character. It’s also a very sweet story - I really liked it. I’ve not read it but I’ve heard great things about A Kind of Spark by Elle McNicoll. Hope you find lots of great books with disability rep! ❤️
thank you for sharing your story! sorry I've only just watched this! I recommend I Have No Secrets by Penny Joelson and if I remember rightly the main character has cerebral palsy but it's also kind of thrillery!
Thanks for sharing. Not pity but what an accident to have! I suffer from mental health issues and I'm starting to see more of that in books but physical disabilities need more rep.
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You are an amazing human being. Some people are not, most mean well but unfortunately some have no empathy, they are handicapped by nature or nurture.
Oh that’s so lovely of you to say thank you 😊
Thank you for sharing your story. Those were some awful injuries you came out of that accident with. I have a lifelong illness and chronic pain and I am totally in the same camp as you, not wanting sympathy but wanting understanding. I think the disability rep in books is gradually getting better, especially in children's books. I'll be checking out those books you've recommended for sure. Sending love ❤
Thank you bekah.. I really want to raise awareness on this. If people have a greater understanding then they can support us better. Sending love back and I’m here if you need me ❤️
Emily this is a beautiful video and I so much appreciate you talking about your experience. As you know I share the wish to see more characters in fiction that represent the proportion of disabled people in real life and the diversity of disability, including invisible disabilities. It sometimes feels like non-disabled authors only know about autism and then get that wrong. In many ways what I dream of is disabled characters just appearing naturally in the mix rather than being a plot point if you know what I mean. More work published by disabled authors will contribute to that of course. Looking forward to good recommendations over the year.
Yes I agree with you that disabled people need to be just part of stories rather than plot point so that the disability is mentioned but not focused on. I love that we share the same opinions on this 😊
My daughter has invisible illnesses. She was diagnosed bipolar in her junior year of college. Then at twenty five, after giving birth to her daughter, she was diagnosed with lupus. She is now 42, and still coping, as she always will. It is a part of all of our lives, as your friends and family share your disabilities. Thank your for sharing your story with us. So happy to have found your channel. We don’t really read many of the same books, but I love your enthusiasm for reading.
It’s always hard living with invisible illnesses but we learn how to and I genuinely believe it makes us stronger 😍
Just found your channel. Thank you for sharing. I had one leg amputated last year due to cancer and then I discovered I had colorectal cancer and ended up with a colostomy bag. I am 75 years old and it has been a challenge for me but it hasn’t kept me down. I am in a wheelchair but have learned how to do things in spite of the wheelchair. I converted my dining room into a small cafe by putting in credenzas at my height. I can cook, fix coffee, use the microwave and even make ice. I will prevail and not let my disability define me.
Wow well done you that’s amazing 🤩
Thanks Emily for sharing your story with us. I am disable too and on top of that I also have Chronic illness too. You are right we don't need pity. Send you a big hug. ☺️
Thanks so much and it was a story I really wanted to tell. Sending you a hug too 😊
Thanks for sharing Emily! Life feels like many fights sometimes but you look like somebody who’s ready to win them all! Your smile makes me happy everytime I stop here! 💐
Oh that’s so lovely of you thank you 😊 I try my hardest to be positive especially on here
So sorry about your accident. Thank you for telling us all and looking for books. I have an invisible disease. I have Crohns Disease. I look fine but inside I maybe a mess. Hope you have a good day today
Thanks so much and I hope you are having a good day too 😊
You are incredibly brave to share your story so openly. Thank you for speaking up about something so important!
Thank you sweetie 😊
Thank you for sharing your story, you are truly amazing. It really resonated with me. Your positivity and determination are very similar to my father-in-law who was also in a motor vehicle accident. He had a 5% chance of survival, but we never underestimated his strength. It is amazing what the human body is capable of, and how the brain can heal from traumatic injury. I look forward to your book recommendations so I can better understand the unspoken struggles he still faces daily. Thanks. xo
Thank you so much for your kind words and I’m definitely on the hunt for books that will help others with their understanding
Thank you so so much for sharing your story ❤️ you are amazing and you know where we are to support you! I am so glad you have your amazing family, friends and colleagues! I really want to read more disability representation, it’s so important! Sending lots of love xxxx
Thanks sweetie and I’m so blessed for great support xxxx ❤️❤️
@@novellenovels ❤️ xxx
Thank you so much for sharing your experience Emily. It can't be easy talking about these things so well done! You are amazing and so strong because of everything you have gone through 😘💖 xx
Thanks for being such a supportive friend. I wanted to raise awareness and support on a subject that’s close to my heart. X🎉💖
Thank you for sharing! I knew bits and pieces of your story, but I didn’t have a full picture until now. You are such an incredible person. I know you may not always feel that way, but you always brighten my day every time I watch your videos or chat with you elsewhere. Love you! ❤️
Oh hun I love you too ❤️ This lovely comment has made me so happy thank you 😊
Thank you for sharing your story. Oh my goodness the accident sounds awful and those injuries must have been so painful and a difficult thing to process and recover from. I am glad you were able to recover a lot of the mobility in your hand. And wow, it must be hard with balance for sure with the combination of your disabilities. My sister works in Barts hospital! I am glad you're family were supportive and there for you as well. Sometimes talking to a camera can be so soothing. I loved a curse so dark and lonely as you know. I have read a quiet kind of thunder and I really enjoyed that one too. I hope you will love all of the disability books on your tbr.
Thanks sweetie.. I’ve been so blessed with the support I have had and I’m looking forward to reading books with good disability rep x
It’s funny how that good ear can catch the things you’re not meant to hear, isn’t it! I’m partially deaf and blind on my left side as well. I totally get the poor self-image thing. It took me a long time to start a BookTube channel because I didn’t want to show my face to the world. Good for you for overcoming that self-consciousness in that area! It’s so hard! Thank you for all the recommendations! You probably saw this already, but The Brave is the group read for Middle Grade March this year.
I’m sooo excited about the brave and yes it’s on my March Tbr.. I would never have guessed your disabilities and you look great sweetie 😍
@@novellenovels aw thanks! Most of my disabilities wouldn’t be things I’d be comfortable talking about publicly. I admire people who put it out there!
Thank you for sharing your story, your strength is inspiring! Looking forward to more disability rep recommendations 😀
Oh you are so lovely thank you 😊😀
Hi Emily - I'm still catch up with all your videos after only recently finding your channel. Thank you so much for sharing your life and your experiences. I really appreciate your honesty. I love Booktube because of the supportive community. I wish you and your family all the best for the future. Take care xx
Thanks so much and I hope you enjoy all my videos. Take care too xx
I’ve just found your channel. Thanks for your honesty and vulnerability. I also have a disability and adore books. I live with chronic pain, balance issues and mental health issues. I am hugely stubborn and have done amazing things despite the issues! Thanks again for book recommendations!
You poor love but well done for fighting back 💪
Love you sweets 💞 Always proud of you xx
Thanks my Charlie and love you so much xx 💕💕
Fabulous, Emily. Much respect. And I relate to so much of that! Wish I had more thumbs to put up.
Oh thanks sweetie 😍
Thank you for sharing your story Emily ❤️️ You're a bright soul and your strength and resilience are inspirational ❤️️❤️️
Thanks so much 😍
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Thanks for this lovely video. I think you are to be admired for how you are handling your situation, you are a great role model.
Oh thank you that’s so lovely 😊
Thank you for sharing your experience Emily. I also hope we continue to see more and better representation in books!
Thanks sweetie and I think it’s so important to represent disabilities better 😊
Thank you so much for sharing Emily. You are a fantastic, beautiful, incredible woman and I am so thankful to know you. I'm looking forward to having you teach me about disability representation in books.
Oh you are such a lovely friend 😊
Thank you for sharing. Send you a lot of hugs. ❤️🤗
Thanks ❤️🤗
Thanks for sharing your story. I’ll be interested to learn about more books with disability rep that you find. 💕
Thank you and I look forward to finding more 💕
Emily, thank you sharing your story! Such a meaningful video. 💜
Thank you sweetie 💖
I knew some of these things from a previous video you filmed about this. Big hugs. I can imagine it can scare you when people come up to you from the side of your ear that you're deaf in. I love that your mum and your sisters were there for you. I am happy you were able to have that procedure. It makes sense you work part-time, with also being a mum and with your disabilities. Oh yes I know about sensory overload.. :(. Big hug 💖. Ugh for people bullying you! I was bullied too. I'm glad you have supportive friends on BookTube and also your family to support you. You deserve all the love. Awww Chris! That is so nice. I ordered One Thousand Stars and You this morning (I was ordering a couple of other things and decided to add it to that :P). I bought A Curse So Dark and Lonely because of your review, I have it on my general TBR. I love the cover of The Brave, let me know what you think when you have finished it :). I loved A Quiet Kind of Thunder. I am excited for Get a Life, Chloe Brown! Yes, we need more books with disabilities! Totally agreed! Talk to the disabled person themselves, and ask what you can do, don't just do something for them assuming that is what the person needs or whats. My partner is very supportive of me too, and I am of him too (he has ME, imsomnia, and mobility issues). I'm sending you lots of hugs, love and support. xxxx
You are so much of a great friend who I’m super grateful for and I’m sending you loads of love and hugs too.. Thanks for always being so supportive cxxx
Thank you Emily for sharing your story with us. You are my inspiration :) Thank you for inspiring me. I live with lifelong disability too, so I can totally relate. Thank you so much for recommending some good books too.. I'll be sure to have a look for them soon.. Thanks heaps :)
My pleasure and thank you for the kind words 😍
Thanks so much for sharing your story Emily. I love watching your videos - you always make me smile 😊I know how hard it is to talk when you are struggling and have a low self esteem 🤗 love the books - will have to check these out
You are so lovely thank you 😊 I’m so glad I make you smile that’s so lovely to hear 🤗
Aw I just love you. I’m sorry you’ve had to go through all that. I think you are awesome.
Oh you are so lovely thank you
Thank you, Emily, for your openness & willingness to share your story. You’re an inspiration! Thanks also for the book recommendations 😊📚
Thanks so much 😊
great video, thank you for sharing your story! 😊❤️
Thanks this means so much ❤️😊
Well done Ems x
Thanks mum x
I stumbled across your channel via this video and just wanted to say thank you for sharing your story so candidly. Books with disability rep that I’ve read and would recommend: Rosie Loves Jack by Mel Darbon and I’m currently reading The Bride Test by Helen Hoang which is fantastic. If you like manga, I Hear the Sunspot has a partially deaf main character. It’s also a very sweet story - I really liked it. I’ve not read it but I’ve heard great things about A Kind of Spark by Elle McNicoll. Hope you find lots of great books with disability rep! ❤️
Oh thank you for the recommendations 😊 I loved the bride test..
@@novellenovels It's great, isn't it! Hoping to read more from Helen Hoang.
thank you for sharing your story! sorry I've only just watched this! I recommend I Have No Secrets by Penny Joelson and if I remember rightly the main character has cerebral palsy but it's also kind of thrillery!
Oh I will look for that thank you and thank you for watching this 😊
Thanks for sharing. Not pity but what an accident to have! I suffer from mental health issues and I'm starting to see more of that in books but physical disabilities need more rep.
Physical disabilities are in no way shown enough
I have spina bifida,hydrocephalus and hearing loss. My self image isn't great but I try to make lemonade out of lemons.
That’s the best way to be
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Thanks sweetie 💛💛💛