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Started by alfredo , Jul 13 2010 10:59 AM

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#1 alfredo

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Posted 13 July 2010 - 10:59 AM

hi, my best friend was in a car accident very recently and damaged at T11 and has no feeling in his legs. i was wondering if there were any good books i can read to help me deal with his new situation. i dont wanna say/do the wrongs things, and i really want to try and understand what he is going through. any help woould be greatly appreciated. thanks.

#2 araitn

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Posted 13 July 2010 - 01:41 PM

The Paralysis Resource Guide published by the Christopher and Dana Reeve Foundation is an informative book. It is a free publication and can be ordered by clicking on this link.

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Posted 13 July 2010 - 01:48 PM

Reading through the information on this site can help a lot. Good luck- having good friends is key to people's recovery. I know it touches me4 deeply when a friend truly wants to know about the physical challenges i face.
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Posted 13 July 2010 - 06:25 PM

Start with this:
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Posted 14 July 2010 - 02:11 AM

This book was published back in 1980, but I think it's still relevant today.

Sensuous Wheeler: Sexual Adjustment for the Spinal Cord Injured [Paperback]
http://www.amazon.co...d/dp/0960396802

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#6 Carolie

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Posted 10 August 2010 - 01:36 AM

Here's one:

http://www.amazon.co...81404188&sr=1-1
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Posted 12 August 2010 - 03:39 PM

thanks for all your help guys! much appreciated!
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