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Nov 23, 2010Carterpenj rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
An excellent book. Inspired by Pat Raming and her daughter Marianne Raming Burke, this is the story of a women paralyzed by polio (Paige Dunn), who raises her daughter with the help of Peacie and Mrs. Gruder. Diana, the daughter is a typical adolescent when we meet her. The mother-daughter relationship is very special. The story handles human rights issues and is set in the context of the Civil Rights marches of the 1960's. Heavy topics that are not treated as such. Wonderful characters, and a 'can't put it down" book. Uplifting.