Look Up, Move Forward Becky Andrews

by Becky Andrews, Amy Hackworth (Editor)

Overview

When 18 year old Becky Andrews is diagnosed with the degenerative eye condition Retinitis Pigmentosa - characterized by poor night vision and lack of peripheral vision - she finally understands her childhood challenges of softball strikeouts, notorious clumsiness, and why she's never been able to see the stars. As her vision narrows, she must give up driving and accept her need for a mobility cane. In the process, she learns to embrace her new identity as a blind woman, one step at a time. Undeterred by the certainy of eventual blindness, Becky adopts a proactive approach to creating a life of purpose and joy. Becky's remarkable story of living life to the fullest is a journey of courage and determination. Part memoir and part resilience manifestor, Look up, Move Forward will inspired readers to face their own lives with more creativity, grit, determination and joy.

Product Details

BN ID:	2940158283000
Publisher:	Resilient Vision
Publication date:	06/09/2016
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
File size:	428 KB

About the Author

Becky Andrews is a licensed clinical mental health counselor and the clinical director of Resilient Solutions, Inc. the private practice she and her husband established in 2006. Becky's therapy work specialized in supporting clients with grief, loss and life transitions. She is also a certified positive psychology life coach focusing on helping clients implement strategies and habits for more fulfilling lives. She has a master's degree from Utah State University and additional training from the University of UTah. She was named Wasatch Woman of the Year in 2011 and received the National Mother of Achievment Award from American Mothers, Inc in 2013. Becky and Steve have tandem biked thousands of miles around the western United States. Becky has run six marathons, including NYC and Boston Marathon. Married for 32 years, Becky and Steve have two adult children.