My Body's Not Your Dartboard: A Memoir

A project in Eau Claire, WI by Pey Carter
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An inspirational memoir about resilience, hope, and seeing past your disability to become the person you were always meant to be
Nonfiction
Backers: 20
Average Pledge Per Backer: $36

Funded: $728 of $2,500
Dates: Nov 29th -> Jan 6th (38 days)
Project By: Pey Carter
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Latest News

Inviting Shift Interview with Christina Smith

December 13th - via: kickstarter.com
Check out episode 14 of the Inviting Shift podcast to hear my interview with Christina Smith on what it is like living as a disabled person. Look for this podcast on any platform!  (Read More)

Update #3 19% Funded!

December 10th - via: kickstarter.com
The project is now 19% funded!  I wrote this book to share my story of what it was like becoming disabled. It is a journey I never expected to take, but one that changed my life in countless ways. I will take you with me as I navigate the challenges... (Read More)

Hello all!

December 4th - via: kickstarter.com
Just a quick note to say thank you for all the support so far! I've appreciated the messages you've sent and the interaction on social media.  I've been hard at work making edits and getting the book ready for publication. Writing this book has been... (Read More)

Update #2 Podcast Interview

December 1st - via: kickstarter.com
Today, I did an interview with Christine Smith for her podcast, Inviting Shift Podcast. It was a great conversation about what it is like living with multiple chronic illnesses. I hope you will check it out and share it once it is live. I'll post the... (Read More)

Day #2!

November 30th - via: kickstarter.com
Hello all! It is a bright, sunny (but icy cold here in WI) morning. There were some backers overnight and now the campaign is funded 10%. Thank you to everyone who has backed the project so far and to those who are sharing it on their social media.... (Read More)

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