About
In ‘Kayla’s Dream,’ Kayla embarks on thrilling adventures with her friends, embracing life’s challenges head-on. ‘The Perfect Place’ delves into her quest for love and the courage to overcome personal obstacles, while ‘Second Chances’ highlights her unwavering resilience in pursuing her dreams despite sudden setbacks. With her purple sports wheelchair, Kayla is determined to be seen as her true self, not defined by her disability. Experience love, laughter, and inspiration in this captivating romance series that celebrates courage, friendship, and the pursuit of dreams against all odds.
Meet the Author
Theresa Hudson, a native of Hamilton, Ontario, grew up as the middle child among two fiercely independent sisters. In the restrictive landscape of the 1970s, where few career options were available for young women, Theresa courageously stepped outside these bounds to pursue pediatric physiotherapy. Her decision remains resolute to this day, driven by a passion for working with children and adolescents facing cerebral palsy and other neurological challenges.
Experience a Journey Like No Other
Take a bold step into the extraordinary and immerse yourself in a world of adventure and challenges through the perspective of a young woman with cerebral palsy.
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Review for Kayla’s Dream
As a woman with cerebral palsy, finding a book with a character who has the same disability is difficult. When I was a teenager, I read all the young adult romance books that I could get my hands on. I would have loved to see a character with a disability be romanced and lived through normal everyday trials.
I enjoy reading so when the author, Theresa Hudson, asked me to read her book, Kayla’s Dream, I felt honored. The book is modern day fiction and about a young woman who has cerebral palsy. She is making her dreams come true and trying to find her place in the world. It can’t get any better than that!
The main character, Kayla, has cerebral palsy but she’s smart, active, beautiful and popular in college. She is in her fourth year of college studying media communications. Kayla is also a radio announcer for the college radio station. She enjoys her friends, being physically fit, and doing well in all of her classes. Kayla tries new adventures despite cerebral palsy.
Kayla’s form of cerebral palsy perplexed me in the beginning. She is able to use her purple manual wheelchair, write, feed herself, drive a car, transfer herself and take care of herself. But her speech is extremely slow and difficult to understand until you get to know her well. I felt perplexed because usually someone with severe speech issues also need further physical assistance. But, that tells the reader once again, that cerebral palsy affects each person completely differently and the severity is based on the location of the damage.
Kayla’s Dream focuses on her disability some of the time, but the main focus of the story is Kayla’s romantic life. Pleased is probably an understatement of how I felt when I saw the author made Kayla to have a normal life and experiences. Kayla isn’t perfect in all of her actions and her love life is a bit bumpy, however, that is also how real life goes. Cerebral palsy is just one aspect of who we are as people, but there are many more components that make a person.
Kayla’s friend, Marc, helps her tremendously in finding ways to make her life easier. He’s always trying to invent equipment to assist her reach her goals. Kayla wants to be a radio announcer, but her speech is definitely a challenge so he helps create a speech program so she can reach her goal.
Without giving away too much of the plot, Kayla’s Dream brings hope and a sense of normalcy. If I were a young woman, I would love this book because of the realistic view on cerebral palsy. As an adult, it still gives hope and makes me smile to see how far we have come.
Women with cerebral palsy are no longer to be ignored or people to pity. We are beautiful, strong, independent, intelligent and a powerful being. We can have careers, families, and relationships. Kayla’s Dream shows Kayla searching her heart and reaching her goals just like any other college student. I highly recommend this book.
Sharon Duquette
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Explore Health Insights & Tips
Discover valuable insights and practical tips in Theresa Hudson’s latest blog articles, where she delves into health-related topics that complement the themes of The Kayla’s Dream Trilogy. Click to read and explore expert advice on managing cerebral palsy, enhancing well-being, and embracing a healthy lifestyle. These articles offer a deeper connection to the challenges and triumphs portrayed in the series, providing you with knowledge and inspiration to support your own health journey. Don’t miss out—click now to enrich your understanding and find practical guidance to enhance your life.