No Greater Love
by Kari A. Harrington

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For any of us, true, unconditional love is among the most meaningful experiences we can hope to have. But for those of us who live with disability, it can be lifesaving. Touching and beautifully written, No Greater Love tells the story of Kari Harrington’s life. Born with cerebral palsy, Kari was adopted as an infant by two loving parents whose devotion to her would carry her through her childhood and adolescence. Though she faces a great many difficulties, she is always championed by those around her, who help her with her needs, be they physical, mental, or emotional, allowing her to lead a life not unlike most others’, despite her mobility issues, hearing and speech impairment, and inability to walk. A huge part in this is her reliance on “Blissymbols,” a unique way of allowing her to communicate for herself, using the use of symbols developed by Charles Bliss. Along the way, Kari details her experience in various living situations, relationships with her aides, her family and upbringing, her romantic dalliances, and much else.  No Greater Love is a heartening tale for those of us whose life has been touched by disability, whether directly or in someone we love.

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I love your book! You have done a wonderful job! I feel your voice throughout every page. Congratulations! Shirley McNaughton, CM, PhD (Retired) Special Educator, Board of Directors of the Blissymbolics Communication International Chair, Blissymbolics Communication Institute, Canada

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Kari A. Harington is a writer living with cerebral palsy from Markham, Ontario, where she resides in a ten-bedroom group home with nine other residents with various disabilities. Though this is her first book, she once entered a story in the Markham Fair, which came in third place. She also wrote several poems, two of which gained major recognition. Kari hopes her story will affirm the power of family and community support in living life with a disability. She is currently a resident of a group home named Farintosh House, an extension of Participation House, Markham. Interested in getting in touch? You can connect with Kari on Facebook and Instagram.

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