As a college student from UC Berkeley, there are a few books that I have read from taking disability studies class. The class was very insightful and informative. Growing up with a disability, I had a lot of self-esteem issues. I was the kind person that I wanted to get along with everybody, and wanted to accept everybody because I want the same acceptance in return. I debated for a long time what is my self-worth in this world because majority people around my age can do things for themselves without any personal assistance. This added a lot of pressure feeling inadequate as a person. Anyway, the book �No Pity : People with Disabilities Forging a New Civil Rights Movement� by JOSEPH P. SHAPIRO gave me more self-confidence, and I feel more empowered after reading and taking the class. Another great book is �Staring Back: The Disability Experience from the Inside Out� by Kenny Fries.
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