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by Geri Jewell; Ted Nichelsen


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A candid memoir of building an acting career -- and a happy life -- with cerebral palsy: "It's a joy to read this book." -- Ian McShane, award-winning actor from Deadwood and Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides

Geri Jewell inspired a generation of young people when she became the first person with a disability to appear in a recurring role on prime-time television, with her groundbreaking character, Cousin Geri, on the NBC sitcom The Facts of Life

Exposing real pain, unstoppable perseverance, and unquestionable faith in the human spirit, this autobiography offers a true glimpse beyond actress Geri Jewell's public image as a one-dimensional hero. Born with cerebral palsy, Jewell made history when she became the first person with a disability cast in a recurring role on American television in The Facts of Life, and in the years that followed she experienced a string of other successes, including a performance at the White House and a role on HBO's Deadwood. But along with such accomplishments, this personal story also depicts some of the less-than-rosy events that happened behind closed doors during her initial climb to fame -- among them, her release from The Facts of Life; her manager's embezzlement of the money she made on the show; and her struggle with chronic pain, despair, and a fear of revealing her true sexual identity.

Told with grace and humor, this inspirational narrative presents an honest portrayal of a woman who refused to give up when others kept knocking her down.

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  • Title I'm Walking as Straight as I Can: Transcending Disability in Hollywood and Beyond
  • Author Geri Jewell; Ted Nichelsen
  • Binding Paperback
  • Edition 2nd ptg
  • Pages 264
  • Volumes 1
  • Language ENG
  • Publisher ECW Press, Toronto
  • Date 2011-04
  • ISBN 9781550228830 / 1550228838
  • Weight 0.99 lbs (0.45 kg)
  • Dimensions 8.99 x 6.11 x 0.74 in (22.83 x 15.52 x 1.88 cm)
  • Themes
    • Aspects (Academic): Life Writings
    • Topical: Physically Challenged
  • Library of Congress subjects Cerebral palsied - United States, Jewell, Geri
  • Dewey Decimal Code B

About the author

?Geri Jewell has enjoyed a thriving career now spanning over three decades. She has been the recipient of many awards, including the 2005 Independent Living Legacy Award, and the 2006 Victory Award. She lives in Los Angeles, California. Ted Nichelson is a writer, musician, scholar, business entrepreneur, and pop culture historian. He is the co-author of Love to Love You Bradys (ECW, 2009) with Brady Bunch star Susan Olsen. He lives in Los Angeles, California.
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