New book (and shameless self-promotion) that may be of

Just published: Steven E. Browns *SURPRISED TO BE STANDING: A SPIRITUAL
JOURNEY*. Some of you will recall when I rolled around using either a manual
or a motorized wheelchair. Others of you may remember me saying for what
seems like a long time now that Ive been writing about what happened and
why Im no longer using a wheelchair. And, as Ive been saying for several
years, the fact that Im no longer using a chair is not nearly as
significant as no longer being in intense, chronic pain all the time. This
memoir is the story of my life from the onset of my disability at the age of
five until now, fifty plus years later. In this book, I explore living with
a disability, promoting Disability Culture, and a healing journey. Below are
some words others have offered about the book, which is available so far,
from: http://www.healinglighthawaii.org, Amazon, and via PayPal and me at
disculture@gmail.com

Steve



*What Others Say:*

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"*SURPRISED TO BE STANDING: A Spiritual Journey*" is both reflective and
eloquent. In this memoir, Steven E. Brown has delivered an honest meditation
on what it means to find meaning in a broken body. Ultimately he delivers a
restorative message of redemption and the hope that lies in the mind/body
connection ."

     Anne D. LeClaire, Author of *LISTENING BELOW THE NOISE: The
Transformative Power of Silence*



This is not just a book about perseverance amidst challenges-it is full of
life altering-insight about the human condition and how hope propels us
all.

Patricia Wood author of *Lottery*



Steves life is a love story through which every reader can make meaning
and follow this itinerary to healing, human relationships, and the
contemplative life.

Elizabeth DePoy, Ph.D. and Stephen Gilson, Ph.D., University of Maine



I take my hat off to Steven Brown and I applaud every painful bone in his
body. Thank you for reminding us that through our own perseverance, we too
can make a difference in life.

Cynthia J. Frank, Person with Gaucher disease, Director of Development for
the National Gaucher Foundation



Your book should cross the Ocean and come to Europe. It would be translated
in other languages (French, German, Albanian, Serbian, Dutch, Italian,
Russian, Greek). It is very important for the disability movement on a
global level. You will change the world.

Hiljmnijeta Apuk, Little People of Kosovo



This book is a prime example of the rewards one can ripen by following
through with a commitment to participate in his own healing no matter what
it might take.

Herwig Schoen, Founder of Reconnective Therapy



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Pacific Rim International Conference on Disabilities
April 18-19, 2011
www.pacrim.hawaii.edu

Steven E. Brown, Ph.D.
Associate Professor
Center on Disability Studies
www.cds.hawaii.edu
1776 University Ave., UA4-6
University of Hawaii
Honolulu, HI 96822
808-956-0996
808-956-7878 (fax)
Skype:  stevenebrown
Twitter:  disculture
Co-Founder: Institute on Disability Culture
http://www.instituteondisabilityculture.org