Three Minutes for a Dog
Book description
Contrary to popular belief Polio is not extinct. This is the true story of an indomitable spirit afflicted with unimaginable physical and psychological challenges. Paul Alexander’s life is a saga that started in 1946 and has been profoundly shaped by the Polio epidemic of the early 1950’s. Survivors of the…
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Why read it?
1 author picked Three Minutes for a Dog as one of their favorite books. Why do they recommend it?
This is the true story of the last man who used an iron lung to live and breathe. He passed away recently, and his story is incredible. Even though he was having to have a machine breathe for him, he was able to become a lawyer, write this book, and live a deep, meaningful, fulfilling life. His efforts are an absolute inspiration.
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