Our Trials are a Blessing: A Life Shaped by a Genetic Disease by Allen Graves Sm

Description: Our Trials are a Blessing by Allen Graves Smith Phd Estimated delivery 3-12 business days Format Paperback Condition Brand New Description From the Preface: "I read somewhere that Natalie Wood had a life-long fear of dark, deep ocean water - right up to the night she drowned off Catalina Island. I dont know if that is true, but I do know that I had a life-long fear of ending up in a wheelchair like my uncle. This despite all the doctors assurances at the time that my uncles condition was spontaneous and non-hereditary. They were technically correct; my condition is not the same as my uncles. It is, though, similar in its effects. But that is not the end of the story. Nor is it the beginning. My condition (Friedreichs Ataxia) is not my life. Instead, it provides a backdrop or matrix for all that I am and all that Ive done, a platform on which the events of my life have unfolded. At times, especially in the early years, that background was distant, and even irrelevant. Later, it became overwhelming and psychologically paralyzing. More recently, it has faded into the background once again, even though its effects are more pronounced and debilitating. I wouldnt say that it has become a welcome friend, but (to torture a metaphor) it has become an appreciated companion and a valued teacher. My life and attitudes have been shaped but not blunted by the ataxia. I dont want this to be a "man conquers affliction" tale. In fact, if I could live my life over again, without the ataxia, I dont think I would. Thats not to say I wouldnt welcome a magical cure today that would arrest or reverse its effects. But I wouldnt undo the role my condition has played in shaping me. And that is the story I want to tell." Author Biography Allen Graves Smith was co-founder and Chief Executive Officer of ISX Corporation until retiring for health reasons (Friedreichs Ataxia) in 2000. While at ISX he helped create the discipline of Advanced Concept Engineering, where new computing technology is used to quickly create systems that solve high-value military problems. The principles of Advanced Concept Engineering are now widely used at the Department of Defense and elsewhere. Before he retired Dr. Smith served on several corporate and non-profit boards, including ISX Corporation, Teknowledge Federal Systems Inc., Skoozle.com, ISRobotics (now iRobots), and The Los Angeles Challenger Center. He was president of the Ventura County (CA) Boy Scout Council and of the Ventura County Learning for Life program. Since retiring to Orcas Island, Washington, he has been on the boards of the OPAL Community Land Trust and of the San Juan Preservation Trust. He received his BA from Princeton University in 1970 and his PhD from SUNY Buffalo in 1978. He and his wife Sara live on Orcas Island in Washington. Details ISBN 0615371612 ISBN-13 9780615371610 Title Our Trials are a Blessing Author Allen Graves Smith Phd Format Paperback Year 2010 Pages 284 Publisher Chapel Valley Corporation GE_Item_ID:36190671; About Us Grand Eagle Retail is the ideal place for all your shopping needs! With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and over 1,000,000 in stock items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! Shipping & Delivery Times Shipping is FREE to any address in USA. Please view eBay estimated delivery times at the top of the listing. Deliveries are made by either USPS or Courier. We are unable to deliver faster than stated. International deliveries will take 1-6 weeks. NOTE: We are unable to offer combined shipping for multiple items purchased. This is because our items are shipped from different locations. Returns If you wish to return an item, please consult our Returns Policy as below: Please contact Customer Services and request "Return Authorisation" before you send your item back to us. Unauthorised returns will not be accepted. Returns must be postmarked within 4 business days of authorisation and must be in resellable condition. Returns are shipped at the customer's risk. We cannot take responsibility for items which are lost or damaged in transit. For purchases where a shipping charge was paid, there will be no refund of the original shipping charge. Additional Questions If you have any questions please feel free to Contact Us. Categories Baby Books Electronics Fashion Games Health & Beauty Home, Garden & Pets Movies Music Sports & Outdoors Toys

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