{"product_id":"ready-to-run-living-with-muscular-dystrophy-9798822965584","title":"Ready to Run: Living with Muscular Dystrophy","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAfter being diagnosed with muscular dystrophy, Melissa Haugen felt alone. In an effort to make others feel seen, she vulnerably shares her personal story of living with muscular dystrophy.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eMuscular dystrophy can be (and often is) a life-altering diagnosis. However, because the conditions under the muscular dystrophy umbrella are relatively rare, it can be both a frightening and isolating disease. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eMelissa felt lost after her diagnosis of Limb Girdle Muscular Dystrophy Type 2A (LGMD2A), despite having a wonderful family. As such, she turned to one of her safe spaces: writing.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eCreating a journal for herself to speak her feelings into existence has now turned into so much more. Melissa has created \u003cem\u003eReady to Run\u003c\/em\u003e as a memoir, a resource, and a friend to listen to. It's written for more than just those who have been recently diagnosed; it's for those living with muscular dystrophy, who know someone with the disease, or anyone who wants a perspective of someone living with muscular dystrophy.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eExplicitly open and intimately honest, \u003cem\u003eReady to Run\u003c\/em\u003e is a look into Melissa's life and journey before and after her diagnosis. Readers will live with her through: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEarly school and her diagnosis.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFinding a passion in life.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDating and getting married.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMental health struggles.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e...and so much more.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eMelissa has never been defined by her disease and instead, she's found a way to tell her unique story in a way that makes others feel seen as well. \u003cem\u003eReady to Run\u003c\/em\u003e is a must-read for any reader looking for a real story of perseverance, heart, and desperation to live life to the fullest, no matter what that means. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eHaugen, Melissa:\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e - Melissa Haugen is a gifted writer and lover of life. She has completed several creative writing courses through Coursera, including The Craft of Plot, Character, Setting, and Style. What began as a personal journal evolved into a book aimed at helping others feel less alone. When not writing, she enjoys card games, cuddling with her dogs Ruby and Riley, hosting gatherings, baking, watching the Minnesota Wild, and spending time with friends and family.","brand":"Palmetto Publishing","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51384350081298,"sku":"9798822965584","price":9.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_1259c491-9f41-4c15-802b-b78a29106143.jpg?v=1750172000","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/ready-to-run-living-with-muscular-dystrophy-9798822965584","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}