Description
Geraldine Lavelle’s book, “When the Apple is Ready, it Will Fall,” recounts her experiences and reflections following a cycling accident that resulted in paralysis. The memoir explores her journey of adapting to life with a spinal cord injury, detailing the physical hardships of chronic pain and health complications, as well as the emotional and mental fortitude required to navigate such a significant life change. Lavelle also addresses systemic issues, such as the challenges of securing adequate healthcare and housing, and ponders the nature of hope, resilience, and what it truly means to live versus merely survive. Ultimately, the book offers a personal account of overcoming adversity and finding purpose in the face of profound disability.
