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Roland Burkart

Twister

Twister

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Piedro is paralyzed forever after diving into a lake on his day off from work. He must deal with fear and powerlessness, but eventually finds love and independence with the support of his family and friends. Roland Burkarts' Twister is a realistic and uplifting narrative that resonates with anyone who has experienced or borne witness to a life upended by calamity.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 120 pages
Publication date: 15 March 2021
Publisher: Pennsylvania State University Press


The last thing Piedro remembers is diving into the lake on his day off from work. Now he lies in a hospital bed, with a wheelchair at his side. Casting a shadow from the doorway, his caretaker remarks on "how quickly one gets used to this kind of thing," as she goes on to empty his catheter bag and help him into his wheelchair.

Piedro must now deal with a growing mix of fear and powerlessness that surges within him as he realizes that he will be paralyzed forever. It bursts forth like a twister, "over and over again," until he resigns himself to it. In time, Piedro's feelings of hopelessness are offset by the realization that he can find both love and a degree of independence. With the support of his family and friends, he makes his way through rehab and finally gets back to the business of living.

Roland Burkarts' Twister is a realistic and uplifting narrative that will resonate with anyone who has ever experienced or borne witness to a life upended by calamity. It is a testament to the human spirit's resilience and determination in the face of adversity.

Weight: 354g
Dimension: 233 x 166 x 15 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780271088082

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