Laura Hershey, disabilities activist and poet

[netmouse]

Inspired by troubleinchina's posting of Hershey's poem "You Get Proud by Practicing" and further reading, I've created a wikipedia article about her. Very impressive woman who was an amazing writer and activist despite her spinal muscular atrophy. Sadly, she died last Friday, but I encourage you to go read about her and read her work.

Help completing the article would also be welcomed.

Comments

[shadowriderhope.livejournal.com]

Wow, what a wonderful, powerful poem. Thank you for sharing it, and introducing me to her work.

[netmouse.livejournal.com]

Isn't it wonderful?

[atothek.livejournal.com]

Wow, I love this. I am going to read it to Bryn.