GHS Book Club
The GHS Book Club is a nurturing sanctuary where parents and caregivers of children with all types of abilities come together to explore, learn, and recharge. This cherished gathering transcends the traditional book club experience, offering a ‘sacred’ space for deep connection and mutual understanding. Through carefully selected readings, we embark on shared journeys of discovery, illuminating the diverse tapestry of human experiences and abilities. Here, every story resonates, every perspective enriches, and every participant finds solace in the warmth of community. Join us as we turn pages and open hearts.
GHS Book Club
The GHS Book Club is a nurturing sanctuary where parents and caregivers of children with all types of abilities come together to explore, learn, and recharge. This cherished gathering transcends the traditional book club experience, offering a ‘sacred’ space for deep connection and mutual understanding. Through carefully selected readings, we embark on shared journeys of discovery, illuminating the diverse tapestry of human experiences and abilities. Here, every story resonates, every perspective enriches, and every participant finds solace in the warmth of community. Join us as we turn pages and open hearts.
The Girl with Special Shoes
Miracles Don’t Always Look Like You’d Expect
by Hilda Bin Muluh
Hilda’s family didn’t know she had muscular dystrophy. They just knew their preschooler was losing her ability to walk. But they were determined to find a cure.
Being disabled in Cameroon meant not only obstacles to transport, but visits to diviners and evangelists, threats of sexual assault, discrimination, and a crisis of faith. Despite the hardship Hilda has faced, her family’s unwavering support and God’s unwavering grace have helped her persevere to become a national broadcaster. Her inspiring triumph over adversity will give you hope, no matter how dark your trials.
Walk a mile in Hilda’s shoes and learn how:
- She lost her mobility and found her purpose.
- A gutsy girl broke the glass ceiling of disability.
- People saw her broken body, but God saw a worthy vessel.
- She and her family searched for healing, but God had other plans.
- She didn’t need to stand to be outstanding.
- God was on the move when she was stuck.
- Her hope overcame hardship.
The Girl with Special Shoes is the witty and heartfelt story of a family’s sacrificial love and a God who refashions pain into purpose.
About the Author: Hilda Bih Muluh is the first person with a disability to become a national radio journalist and news anchor on Cameroon Radio Television. Learn from her journey with muscular dystrophy and passion for disability activism.
Reading Schedule
September 30: Chapters 1-4
October 28: Chapters 5-8
November 25: Fall Break
December 23: Chapters 9-12
January 27: Chapters 13-16
February 24: Chapters 17-20
March 24: Chapters 21-24
April 28: Chapters 25-28, afterward and reflection
About the Author: Hilda Bih Muluh is the first person with a disability to become a national radio journalist and news anchor on Cameroon Radio Television. Learn from her journey with muscular dystrophy and passion for disability activism.
Book Club for Caregivers
Fourth Monday of each month September 2024 – April 2025, 3-4 PM PST – Free virtual Book Club for Caregivers. This is a place for parents of children with all types of abilities to connect, recharge, and learn together, facilitated by Rachel Oliverio, MOT, OTR/L. Sign-up for free to join!