Follow Amaro on her journey to discovering that disability was not an excuse to achieving greatness. Born with an ailment that made her fragile, Amaro thought all was doom and gloom. Her silent Scream for freedom from the deadly incurable ailment was not heard. But was all hope lost? Why not read and find out? This story has scenes that may trigger depression, anxiety, extreme sadness and suicide. If you struggle with any of this, feel free to read something else.

"He likes girls with experience." Some ratings this book earned: #1- Sex Lessons #1- Grayson Dolan #1 - Acacia Brinley #6- Teen #7- Dolan Twins

Pages: 225 Protagonist: Nadia Habeeb Burning Bright is not a story about statistics,but of an over-achieving young lady, who is determined not to let sickle cell anemia stand in her way. Without notice, difficulties that Nadia Habeeb did not foresee complicate her health and love life, changing everything immensely. With the walls of life itself closing in on her, will she stand conqueror this time? If she does, what will be her fate back home in Nigeria, with a closed-off heart, and physical challenge? This is a story of a family struggling to maintain faith and hope in the face of severe emotional challenges, social upheaval, medical necessity, and the paradox of humanity. Set within the complexities of Nigerian culture, it is the story of young people trying to make their way in a world they didn't make. It is also a story of pain and redemption, of love lost and found, generational conflict, and the emergence of true faith. BlueInk Reviews described this story as, "...a solidly told story with nice detail about Nigerian culture and family dynamics and fully rendered characters..." Foreword Clarion reviews said about it, "...In Burning Bright, Maryam Awaisu introduces people to the realities of living with this disease in a novel that is as entertaining as it is informative." Steve Devitt had this to say: "The strongest parts of the book are Nadia's adventures within the healthcare system. Anyone who has grasped the missing emergency button will relate to this. Ms. Awaisu deals with the Nigerian medical system with sensitivity that is not lacking in Black humor." Normal 0 false false false EN-US X-NONE X-NONE

Hunter, who has sickle cell disease, has been sheltered all his life. As he and his friend Linny know, there is no cure for their rare and serious illness. That is, until Hunter makes a discovery and a new friend, and his life is changed forever.

Just a little something to remind us to treat people how we want to be treated. I have sickle cell disease and recently I experienced some unthinkable think during my hospital stay. I just got to thinking why do people settle for jobs and not careers? If your a nurse, you should be a people person. This is just something short..... Maybe I will like Wattpad.

A Woman trapped in between two worlds, as time passes she loses sense of reality and begans playing a dangerous love game. Imagine knowing the secrets to unlocking Pandora's box but your fate is to destroy it and the ones who surround you don't exist but you are totally unaware of what is true or out for your ruins. For a place where it never rains a dark cloud is sure to come and set off Stormy Weather.

This is a story about a girl with a serious disease called sickle cell anemia and thanks to the confession of a best friend has to choose between the love of two awesome guys and deal with homework, the disease, and a talent show. Like things aren't complicated enough. ~For those who dont know what sickle cell anemia is, dont freak out! It will be explained as the story continues, so keep faith, and PLEASE keep reading!~