I Am Tamana – A Memoir of a Girl Born with Cerebral Palsy

Author: Aditi Mehrotra, Tamana Chona Category: Biography & Memoir, Inspirational & Personal Growth ISBN: 9789386832979 Binding: Paperback Dimensions: 8 x 5 inch Number of Pages: 248

Born with cerebral palsy, Tamana Chona had delayed milestones. While her progress was slow in the beginning, surrounded by the immense love of a wonderful family and a valiant mother by her side, she emerged from the ashes like a Phoenix.

Tamana is a ray of sunshine. Whether she is hanging out with her friends and family or meeting with the top brass of a country, her calm and positive presence leaves everyone in high spirits. Her journey wasn’t an easy one, but she overcame each hurdle with a spring in her step.

Someone who couldn’t stand on her own two feet for the first ten years of her life, she now regularly runs marathons. This one-of-a-kind book will inspire you, make you see the world through Tamana’s rose-tinted glasses, and restore your belief in the power of love. She is a force to be reckoned with, and this is her story . . . in her words.


Aditi Mehrotra

Aditi Mehrotra is a two-time gold medallist and diet consultant. With over two decades of nutritional expertise, she specialises in preventive and curative diets. In 1996, she started D.I.E.T. (Develop Intelligent Eating Traits). Aditi co-founded Arney’s Backyard, a school nutrition and health-based learning club, in 2008, with a vision to end the growing statistics of unfit children in India. She writes weekly columns in newspapers and is often quoted for her nutritional views in various magazines. She is also a nutrition consultant at Tamana NGO and plans special diets for the differently abled children.

Tamana Chona

Tamana Chona, a qualified nursery teacher, marathon runner, and recipient of the National Award, was born as a spastic child with cerebral palsy. She has also been honoured with the Ambassador for Peace Award by the Universal Peace Federation. Despite many handicaps, her unyielding spirit has helped her become a landmark for other disabled children. Through her writings, Tamana conveys to the world that no matter how many disabilities one is born with, given the right environment, one can overcome all challenges.

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