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Laughing at My Nightmare

by Shane Burcaw

Humor and everyday life with spinal muscular atrophy

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Humor and everyday life with spinal muscular atrophy

Shane Burcaw’s memoir brings together familiar young-adult concerns—such as relationships and social awkwardness—with the practical realities of living with spinal muscular atrophy. The description points to humor as a central part of how he recounts those experiences, alongside a candid view of a life-threatening disease. That combination makes the book both a personal account of disability and a perspective on the ordinary moments that shape a young adult’s life.

Good fit for readers who enjoy

  • Teens and young adults interested in personal memoirs about disability and daily life.
  • Readers seeking a first-person account of living with spinal muscular atrophy.
  • Readers interested in memoirs that approach serious subject matter through humor.

Themes

Disability and daily lifeSpinal muscular atrophyHumorYoung adulthood and relationships

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Book overview

With acerbic wit and a hilarious voice, Shane Burcaw's Laughing at My Nightmare describes the challenges he faces as a twenty-one-year-old with spinal muscular atrophy. From awkward handshakes to having a girlfriend and everything in between, Shane handles his situation with humor and a "you-only-live-once" perspective on life. While he does talk about everyday issues that are relatable to teens, he also offers an eye-opening perspective on what it is like to have a life threatening disease.

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