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Life Through A Straw
ONE DAY IN JULY 2010, Jason Webb was working at his office desk, when without warning his
left foot completely stopped working. This began a downward spiral of disability that was as
devastating as it was mysterious.
After receiving the misdiagnosis of a terminal condition known as Motor Neurone Disease, or
ALS, this successful accountant and entrepreneur fell into a wilderness of increasing debilitation
and confusion. In this deeply personal book, Jason describes the acute physical challenges and
huge personal losses of his battle with an incredibly rare neurological disease. He speaks openly
about the confronting reality of being catapulted from an active, healthy lifestyle to being
disabled and completely reliant upon others for his every need.
Jason’s extraordinary courage, willpower and determination to tackle his condition head-on,
saw him triumph over adversity and fight his way back to full health. Having been forced to face
up to his own mortality, he is now a changed man. He has been given a second chance at life
and he doesn’t intend on wasting it.
Life Through A Straw is an uplifting story of encouragement, comfort and hope that will show
others how to accept, love and support anyone who is wrestling with hardships of their own.
left foot completely stopped working. This began a downward spiral of disability that was as
devastating as it was mysterious.
After receiving the misdiagnosis of a terminal condition known as Motor Neurone Disease, or
ALS, this successful accountant and entrepreneur fell into a wilderness of increasing debilitation
and confusion. In this deeply personal book, Jason describes the acute physical challenges and
huge personal losses of his battle with an incredibly rare neurological disease. He speaks openly
about the confronting reality of being catapulted from an active, healthy lifestyle to being
disabled and completely reliant upon others for his every need.
Jason’s extraordinary courage, willpower and determination to tackle his condition head-on,
saw him triumph over adversity and fight his way back to full health. Having been forced to face
up to his own mortality, he is now a changed man. He has been given a second chance at life
and he doesn’t intend on wasting it.
Life Through A Straw is an uplifting story of encouragement, comfort and hope that will show
others how to accept, love and support anyone who is wrestling with hardships of their own.
251 pages, Kindle Edition
First published August 10, 2014
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September 19, 2019I enjoy this book alot, I am thankful that it was not ALS. It makes you question if others are being misdiagnosed as well. I have been diagnosed with ALS this book helped me to remember God is always there at our worse times.
September 7, 2014
What an amazing story this is. I was moved to tears on many occasions as the author opened up his very personal journey and gave a very "real" look at his difficulties.
I recommend this one to anyone who wants to read an inspiring real-life story about disability and the fight to not give up.
I recommend this one to anyone who wants to read an inspiring real-life story about disability and the fight to not give up.
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