Ienke the Overcomer: Soaring Above Our Handicaps

By Corina Zalace

Ienke the Overcomer is the illustrated story of a handicapped eagle that lives in a raptor center. The story is written from the eagles point of view and tells how she will not let her handicap define her. Her story is a lesson for each of us as we face our handicaps in life, to not let our handicaps define us, no matter how big or small they may be. Corina hopes the book will be a comfort to those who struggle with major or minor handicaps in life, to see them in a different light. Corina has struggled with polio since age two, and now at 67 has post-polio syndrome, which has gradually taken her from crutches and a long leg brace to permanently using a wheelchair. But she has made the choice to be herself and not let a handicap define who she truly is in life. Corina has chosen to be better rather than bitter, and all her strength and joy she attributes to the Lord. She thoroughly enjoys life and lives it to the fullest. Her desire is to see others healed emotionally and spiritually.

• Language: English
• Publisher: Xlibris US
• Release date: Nov 6, 2015
• ISBN: 9781514422397

Corina Zalace

Corina is a poet and artist in various mediums, including being a published Scientific Illustrator, has written 2 children's books and has written numerous God-inspired songs. She had polio at age 2 and has been confined to a wheelchair since 1986. God is Corina’s strength and inspiration, and she gives all the credit for her life, gifts and talents to Him. She has undergone more than 90 total surgeries as a result of having had polio and breast cancer, and waged a successful battle with clinical depression. She also suffers from chronic pain, but does not let it limit her horizons. She was molested and raped as a child. And she overcame an eating disorder after she learned to accept and embrace her self-image. From the traumatic experiences in her life, Corina has been inspired to write and illustrate these books that have meaning for children and adults. She is currently putting together a CD of the songs God inspired her to write. Corina loves to minister to people, both young and old, and especially those who are hurting from deep emotional pain using her God given gift for empathy. She lives in Florida with her husband, and has three grown children, four grandchildren, and one great grandchild. You can contact Corina via email at [e-mail]

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