Dose of DeAnn Episode 42: Book Review of “Strangers Assume My Girlfriend is my Nurse”

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      • September 10, 2019 at 7:00 am #20533
        DeAnn R
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        Happy Tuesday everyone!

        Check out the latest episode of “Dose of DeAnn” here. This one is slightly different from my usual videos, as I do a book review here. For anyone who has followed SMA News Today for a while, you know that we’re pretty big fans of author and nonprofit executive Shane Burcaw. His latest book, titled “Strangers Assume my Girlfriend is my Nurse,” came out recently, and I had a chance to check it out.

        I talk about some of the stories that stuck out to me, and I discuss my biggest takeaways from this book. This memoir explores Shane’s relationship with his now fiancé Hannah Aylward, and it offers some great insight into inter-abled relationships.

        Have you read this book yet? If so, I’d love to hear your thoughts as well. We have a book club discussion going on here in the forums, and I’d love for you to join. Thanks for watching!

      • September 10, 2019 at 1:48 pm #20551
        Kevin Schaefer
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        Great video! While I still prefer physical books, digital versions do make things significantly easier. I like reading on my phone when I’m in the car or waiting for doctor appointments, and I read a lot on my computer.

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