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Ruth Sienkiewicz-Mercer is, in my estimation, one of the most remarkable women about whom I have ever read. In this book she uses her eyes to tell her story.

Ruth Sienkiewicz-Mercer is, in my estimation, one of the most remarkable women about whom I have ever read. Not only did she survive separation from a loving but misinformed family and the horrors of Belchertown State School, Mrs. Sienkiewicz-Mercer accomplished something seldom achieved by the institutionalized disabled. She not only left the institution, she rose high above it. I am saddened to report that Ruth Sienkiewicz-Mercer passed away in the summer of 1998.

Ruth Sienkiewicz-Mercer was born in 1950. She wrote this book by moving her eyes to answer yes or no questions. She also had word boards. She has never spoken a word; never walked, never fed herself, never combed her own hair. Trapped in a body that is functionally useless, her mind works perfectly. Absorbing and heartbreaking, it was written with the collaboration of Ruth's friend, Steven Kaplan. Without any self pity Ruth recounts her early Ruth Sienkiewicz-Mercer was born in 1950. She also had word boards

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Ruth Sienkiewicz-Mercer (September 23, 1950 – August 8, 1998) was a quadriplegic and American disability rights activist

Ruth Sienkiewicz-Mercer (September 23, 1950 – August 8, 1998) was a quadriplegic and American disability rights activist. She is best known for her autobiography I Raise My Eyes to Say Yes, co-authored with Steven B. Sienkiewicz-Mercer was born in Northampton, Massachusetts. She was a healthy baby, but was afflicted with a severe bout of encephalitis at the age of five weeks. At thirteen months, she was diagnosed with cerebral palsy resulting from the encephalitis. After sixteen years she was released, to enjoy a life of purpose and personal triumph. I Raise My Eyes To Say Yes will permanently alter the reader's perception of the severely disabled

Ruth Sienkiewicz-Mercer was born in 1950. She has never spoken a word, never walked, never fed herself, never combed her own hair. Absorbing and hearbreaking, it was written with the collaboration of Ruth's friend, Steven Kaplan. I Raise My Eyes To Say Yes will permanently alter the reader's perception of the severely disabled. But it also expresses larger truths, and demonstrates the extraordinary power of love, thought, and the human spirit.

Sienkiewicz-Mercer developed cerebral palsy as an infant and is unable to move her limbs, sit up unaided, or speak. She communicates by raising her eyes to say yes and curling her lip to say no. She also laughs, cries, and demonstrates anger, fear, and pain

Sienkiewicz-Mercer developed cerebral palsy as an infant and is unable to move her limbs, sit up unaided, or speak. She also laughs, cries, and demonstrates anger, fear, and pain. How did she write an autobiography? With the aid of friend and teacher Steven Kaplan, Ruth was able to communicate the story of her life by answering yes and no to Kaplan's questions. She led him to the subject she wished to discuss by indicating words or letters on a word board with her eyes

Ruth Sienkiewicz-Mercer died in Northampton, Massachusetts on August 8, 1998, aged 4. Sienkiewicz-Mercer, Ruth, and Steven B. I Raise My Eyes to Say Yes. Whole Health Books, 1996; ISBN 644616-3-3.

Ruth Sienkiewicz-Mercer died in Northampton, Massachusetts on August 8, 1998, aged 48. References and bibliography. Houghton-Mifflin, 1989; ISBN 0-380-71245-8. A speech given by Ruth Sienkiewicz-Mercer in May 1998, text.

Ruth Sienkiewicz-Mercer was a quadriplegic and American disability rights activist.

Ruth Sienkiewicz-Mercer.