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What is most striking about Look Both Ways is how matter of fact it is: Ellison does not waste time spewing anger about her fate, and neither does she fill these pages with platitudes about how nobly she has triumphed over her horrific injury. The real lesson of her compelling story is to remind us that people with disabilities need to be defined not by what part of them is physically broken, but as full and complete human beings. -Susan Solomon, founder and CEO of the New York Stem Cell Foundation It's rare that we manage to find books with a strong central narrative, while making compelling points about policy and systems change that remain so engaging. Yet as Ellison provides a glimpse into her life, she does exactly that. Like all great pieces of writing, her words move me emotionally, prompting me to reflect on my own responses to challenges and biases as I saw myself in her story. A fantastic and thought-provoking read. -Mark Pollock, explorer, speaker & collaborator Ellison has learned what can be accomplished when fear makes room for hope, how a positive attitude can reframe a struggle into an opportunity to move forward, and how limitations can inspire creativity. These are lessons that have made her a courageous woman, a powerful leader, a noteworthy scholar, and a fierce advocate. -Rick Hansen, founder, Rick Hansen Foundation

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"Brooke Ellison is an author, public speaker, two-time Harvard graduate, scholar, humanitarian, and survivor. Living for more than thirty years with quadri-plegia, Brooke has dedicated her life to hope, resilience, and empowerment.A policy and ethics expert in stem cell research for more than fifteen years, Brooke has been committed to changing the perception of life-saving science. From 2007 to 2014, Brooke served on the Empire State Stem Cell Board, which designed New York State's stem cell policy. As a faculty member at Stony Brook University, Brooke serves as director of the Center for Community Engagement and Leadership Development, empowering underserved communities.The details of Brooke's life have been widely covered in publications and television programs, such as The New York Times, People magazine, the Today show, Good Morning America, and Larry King Live. In each of these appearances, Brooke has expressed her desire to have an impact on the world, stating, ""Wherever there is a condition of discouragement or inopportunity, that's where I hope to be."""

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