The promise : a tragic accident, a paralyzed bride, and the power of love, loyalty, and friendship / Rachelle Friedman.
"From a tragic accident comes a story of astounding friendship and resilience"-- Provided by publisher.
"Just weeks before her wedding, four of Rachelle Friedman's friends threw her a bachelorette party. At the end of a perfect evening of dancing and celebration, they decided to take a moonlight swim. One of her friends playfully pushed her into the water, two feet too far from the deep end. That chilling moment changed their lives forever. Rachelle broke her neck and was paralyzed from the chest down. She would never walk again. The Promise is a powerful memoir of resilience, love, and loyalty. On the night of the accident, the five girls made an unspoken agreement to never reveal the name of the friend who had pushed Rachelle into the pool--and their bond has remained unbroken. As Rachelle undergoes a physical battle for her life, her friend struggles emotionally to prevent one moment in time from defining her forever. It's the story of true integrity; it's also about finding the incredible strength inside each of us we never knew we had.Also a love story, The Promise chronicles Rachelle and Chris's relationship, their struggle with her paralysis and rehab, the physical challenges of intimacy, and ultimately, their fairy-tale wedding"-- Provided by publisher.
Record details
- ISBN: 9780762792948
- ISBN: 0762792949
- Physical Description: xii, 211 pages : illustrations ; 23 cm
- Publisher: Guilford, Connecticut : skirt!, an imprint of Globe Pequot Press, [2014]
Content descriptions
| Formatted Contents Note: | Chapter 1 Meeting the One 1 -- Chapter 2 From Friend to Soul Mate 8 -- Chapter 3 Bachelorette Party 16 -- Chapter 4 Accident 24 -- Chapter 5 Paralyzed 32 -- Chapter 6 Barely Breathing 39 -- Chapter 7 One Day at a Time 45 -- Chapter 8 Support from Friends 50 -- Chapter 9 Rockin' Rehab 54 -- Chapter 10 Proposal 58 -- Chapter 11 Big Day, Take One 64 -- Chapter 12 Finding Peace 68 -- Chapter 13 Love and Sex 72 -- Chapter 14 Getting Through 77 -- Chapter 15 My Competitive Spirit 80 -- Chapter 16 On My Own 85 -- Chapter 17 Adjusting at Home 92 -- Chapter 18 Ugly Reality 96 -- Chapter 19 Pact 99 -- Chapter 20 Turning Down Oprah 108 -- Chapter 21 Laughter and Tears 113 -- Chapter 22 Wedding Plans 118 -- Chapter 23 One Year Later 124 -- Chapter 24 Rehearsal 128 -- Chapter 25 Perfect Wedding 133 -- Chapter 26 Finish Line 144 -- Chapter 27 Paradise 146 -- Chapter 28 My New Reality 149 -- Chapter 29 Let It Be 154 -- Chapter 30 Buckets of Love 157 -- Chapter 31 What If 160 -- Chapter 32 Keeping My Head in the Game 164 -- Chapter 33 Marriage 170 -- Chapter 34 Big Shift 174 -- Chapter 35 Being Heard 179 -- Chapter 36 Positive 182 -- Chapter 37 My Mother's Birthday 185. |
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| Subject: | Friedman, Rachelle > Health. People with quadriplegia > United States > Biography. Quadriplegics > Rehabilitation > United States. Friendship. Friendships. |
| Genre: | Autobiographies. |
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- 5 of 5 copies available at NC Cardinal.
- 1 of 1 copy available at Rockingham County Public Library. (Show)
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| Location | Call Number / Copy Notes | Barcode | Shelving Location | Status | Due Date |
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| Eden Library | 362.43 F (Text) | 31554009793620 | Adult Nonfiction | Available | - |
| J.C. Holliday Library | B Friedman (Text) | 810191001396532 | Adult Biography | Available | - |
| North Davidson Public Library | 306.81 FRI (Text) | 25908006520048 | Adult Nonfiction | Available | - |
| Statesville Main Library | B FRIEDMAN FRI (Text) | 33114017462821 | Adult Nonfiction | Available | - |
| West Davidson Public Library | 362.43 F (Text) | 25908006499466 | Adult Nonfiction | Available | - |
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