num_pages: 256
description: With acerbic wit and a hilarious voice Shane Burcaw's Laughing at My Nightmare describes the challenges he faces as a twenty-one-year-old with spinal muscular atrophy. From awkward handshakes to having a girlfriend and everything in between Shane handles his situation with humor and a you-only-live-once perspective on life. While he does talk about everyday issues that are relatable to teens he also offers an eye-opening perspective on what it is like to have a life threatening disease.
language: English
title: Laughing at My Nightmare
publisher: Roaring Brook Press