About Author Win Kelly Charles

I am Win Kelly Charles, and I was born in Aspen, Colorado in June 22, 1987. I have been born with cerebral palsy. This book is the story of my life. I was named after my grandmother Win. I am lucky to have this name, as it clearly reflects my outlook in general. I am an effective self-advocate. I am passionate about life! Flowers and the Bahamas inspire me. After the death of my mom, I just had the urge to be heard. So at age 24, I decided to be the author of my own life. I have lived my life in a way that many people cannot imagine. Writing this autobiography gave me the opportunity to pay tribute to my family members who are passionate about life and have instilled this passion in me. My parents' extraordinary support, encouragment, and pure love were my foundation as I navigated life, overcame obstacles, and achieved successes as a young woman with cerebral palsy.

Aside from writing, I am into yoga and art. Yoga is for my health and art is for my mind. I am a self-taught artist who became interested in art as a way to cope with cerebral palsy. I now have my own artwork company. I am the CEO of Aspen Rose Arts, and I sell my artwork online. My other interests are social networking and helping other people with volunteer work. I am vice president of the board of the nonprofit organization, Valley Life For All, also in Aspen, Colorado.

"I, Win" is my first book. My hope is that this book will provide insight into the extraordinary possibilities that those who live with disabilities have. I also hope that those without disabilities– rather than putting a focus on our differences – will come to understand what we all have in common. I plan to write my second next year. Yes, anything IS possible.

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I, Win: My Journey as a Disabled Woman Living in a Non-Disabled World

Author Win Charles details her absolutely amazing life in her autobiography, I, Win: Hope and Life – My Journey as a Disabled Woman Living in a Non-Disabled World.  A lifelong sufferer of cerebral palsy, Charles lived her life in a way that many people cannot imagine.  Cerebral palsy can affect many areas of a person’s life, such as speech, movement, hearing, and seeing.

Despite the seemingly insurmountable obstacle of being a person with cerebral palsy, Win chose to treat life as the gift it truly is.  Instead of drowning in her sorrow and wishing she could change the cards that were dealt to her, she instead faced life head on, with vigor and strength of spirit that is rarely found.  Inspired by her mother, who was her sole caregiver for twenty three years before she sadly passed away in August of 2010, Win found a reason to make her life both inspirational and moving, not only for others who suffer from cerebral palsy, but for those who don’t, as well.

All too often, people can take life’s gifts for granted.  Many people will never know firsthand the trials and difficulties faced by the author.  However everyone, everywhere, can benefit and draw courage from her tale of incredible determination against the challenges she faced.  Choosing to dedicate the book to her mother, Charles tells her story not only for those who have cerebral palsy, but for others as well, in order to let them inside the world of someone who suffers from this disease.

Extraordinarily touching, powerfully moving, and never less than inspiring, I, Win is a book that will reach the hearts and minds of all readers.  No matter their particular difficulties, all can draw inspiration from Win’s sunny and positive outlook on life.

Win Kelly Charles' autobiography debuted in paperback and eBook on October 21, 2012. Ms. Charles' fans are growing, reviews are astounding. The book continues to gain popularity in book stores online, and is expected to be on top of the charts by the end of 2012. Get your copy now!

Reviews for the Book : "I, Win"

"The writer's outlook on life is complex yet positive......."

I,Win (Hope and Life my journey as a disabled woman living in a non-disabled world) by Win Charles is not a simple book to read, process or categorize. In my opinion, the book is part confession, part tribute to author's parents (especially mother), and part musings on how a disabled person can succeed in a society of those who take their own able-bodiedness for granted. It even includes tribute to Aspen, the city long known for it's wealth and privilege but also a very nice place to grow up in.

Written with raw passion, book mainly focuses on author's journey from a premature and sickly baby to a thriving business owner and an artist. During this journey she learned how to ski and snowboard, she got involved in programs that help disabled people, she went to college and is working towards her goal of teaching art someday.

The writer's outlook on life is complex yet positive. It is not simple New Agey 'let's us count our blessings' approach, it is much more energetic and realistic than that. There are challenges, and everybody faces them on daily basis. You can sit and feel sorry for yourself or you can do something about them. To quote the line I especially liked: "For everyone, I want my life story to show that it is always possible to move forward, no matter what the challenge is. Ultimately I win, and you will, too."

And that's what the book's message is for me. Moving forward, dealing with challenges and knowing that victory is not just possible but inevitable.

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