Breaking Chains: The 6 Links of Turning Bondage into Tools of Freedom

by Blake B Shelley, Tony Muncy (Illustrator)

Overview

Have you ever felt trapped by a challenge or by circumstances beyond your control? Living with Cerebral Palsy, Blake Shelley has experienced this time and again. There have been times when he has felt bound by his disability. However, what sets Blake apart from others is that he does not take no for an answer. Over the course of his twenty-seven-year journey, he has discovered a system of turning bondage into tools of freedom. In this book, he shares his 6 Links of Turning Bondage into Tools of Freedom and invites you on a journey through his life. Blake hopes that sharing his experience and the lessons he's learned will empower you to rise above your challenges and find freedom and success.

Product Details

BN ID:	2940158852923
Publisher:	Blake B. Shelley Enterprises
Publication date:	08/14/2017
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	102
File size:	7 MB

About the Author

As a person with a disability, Blake has had to overcome many obstacles and challenges over the course of his life. At the age of six months, Blake was diagnosed with Cerebral Palsy (CP), which was due to a lack of oxygen at birth. CP has made everyday tasks (ADLs) such as eating, walking, and typing extremely difficult. However, it has also taught him how to persevere while not being defined by a disability. It was ingrained in Blake by his parents and support system to never give up on his goals.
Since graduating from George Fox University, Blake has devoted his time and resources to improving the quality of life of others. He has pursued this through speaking to churches, schools, and business leaders about overcoming challenges and the importance of planning. Using these experiences as a foundation, Blake is now bringing his message of breaking chains to those seeking success in their personal and professional lives.

Editorial Reviews

"In my life, I have overcome many obstacles and broken just as many chains, this book helps to put you on the path to overcoming whatever life throws at you. Blake takes a complicated concept and makes it accessible and less daunting."

Josh Blue

"The disability community uses the phrase 'Nothing about us without us' to say that in order to understand disability, you need to see and hear the experience through the life of a person with a disability. Blake's book will teach you about living fully and proudly with cerebral palsy. But Blake's writing is truly universal. His book teaches us about persistence, innovation, overcoming adversity and what it looks like to pursue your wildest dreams."

Dan Habib