Defying Disability: One Couple's Journey of Fierce Love and Unwavering Faith
Language: English
Published by Dynamic Dream Editions, 2026
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- Title
- Defying Disability: One Couple's Journey of Fierce Love and Unwavering Faith
- Author
- Jordan, Dinah
- Publisher
- Dynamic Dream Editions
- Publication year
- 2026
- Condition
- New
- Binding
- Soft cover
- Language
- English
- ISBN 13
- 9798232154806
They were told they couldn't build a life together. They proved everyone wrong.
In 1952, Bert Cherry and Darlene Streat met at a rehabilitation center in Okmulgee, Oklahoma. He walked on crutches. She used a wheelchair. Both had survived polio-a disease that had taken so much from them. Critics said they were taking on more than they could handle.
They looked at each other's strengths and chose commitment.
This memoir tells the story of Bert and Darlene Cherry: two polio survivors who built a life of fierce love, unwavering faith, and quiet heroism. From wheelchairs and crutches to raising three children, building careers, and cherishing eleven grandchildren, their journey shows what love can do when it's rooted in faith and determination.
Drawing from newspaper articles, family photos, and personal notes-including Bert's handwritten love letters to his "queen"-the narrative follows their path from small towns in Arkansas and Oklahoma to Dallas, Texas, revealing how ordinary lives can shine with extraordinary courage.
What readers are saying:
"The story speaks for itself thanks to the straightforward and emotional prose." - Rachel Kennedy, Goodreads
"Inspirational story of two polio survivors who raised a family while overcoming unbelievable odds with amazing faith and determination!" Barbara Doeringer, Amazon
This second edition is streamlined to let the narrative stand on its own, affirming that Bert and Darlene's legacy is not only about overcoming disability, but about enduring love, faith, and resilience shared across generations.
Perfect for readers who love:
● True stories of overcoming adversity
● Inspirational memoirs of faith and resilience
● Love stories that defy the odds
● Polio survivor history and disability narratives
● Oklahoma and Texas regional history
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About the Author
Dinah Jordan is a retired technical writer turned memoirist whose work blends clarity, compassion, and emotional depth. After years of helping clients transform complex information into accessible communication, she now brings that same intentionality to her storytelling.
She wrote her debut book, Defying Disability: One Couple's Journey of Fierce Love and Unwavering Faith, during the quiet months of the COVID-19 pandemic. This provided space to honor the story she'd long carried in her heart. The book pays tribute to her uncle Bert and aunt Darlene, whose courage and devotion-despite the physical challenges caused by polio-continue to inspire generations.
A lifelong creative, Dinah enjoys writing poetry, crafting personal essays, and preserving family history. She's also known for her love of piano playing, Renaissance fairs (often with a Steampunk twist), scuba diving adventures, traveling, and cheering on the Dallas Cowboys. She lives in Florida, where she continues to explore themes of legacy, healing, and love through her writing.
If Defying Disability resonated with you, please go to https: //storiesbydinah.com/reviewlinks to share your review on Amazon or Goodreads.
To visit my website, stay connected, and follow my ongoing journey, go to https: //storiesbydinah.com.
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