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Freeing Teresa

By: Franke James, Teresa Heartchild, Billiam James
Narrated by: Jackie Blackmore, Lauren Potter, Dayleigh Nelson, Cynthia Potvin, Bill Mackie, Paula Hoffmann, Rob Cottingham, full cast
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When an idealistic activist objects to her siblings’ plan to ship their disabled sister off to a nursing home, she’s forced to choose between family and her sister’s freedom. This riveting true story is brought to life by a cast of over a dozen actors, including Jackie Blackmore as Franke James and Lauren Potter—who starred in the famed TV series Glee—as Teresa Heartchild.

Franke James is an environmental activist who got into trouble in her own backyard—family trouble. She objected when she heard her siblings’ plan to put their disabled sister, Teresa Heartchild, into a nursing home. Teresa, who has Down syndrome, refused to go. But the other siblings insisted and secretly put Teresa into an institution for end-of-life care.

Teresa was in shock. Franke was horrified and organized a rescue. That’s when all hell broke loose. The two sisters had to stand together—against their siblings, the medical system, and the police—to defend Teresa’s right to be free. This is a true story about a key civil rights issue for all people with disabilities—the right to decide where you live.

CONTENT WARNING: This true story deals with dysfunctional family relationships and ableist attitudes, which some listeners may find upsetting.

PLEASE NOTE: When you purchase this title, the accompanying PDF will be available in your Audible Library along with the audio.

©2023, 2024 Franke James (P)2024 The James Gang, Iconoclasts Inc.
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“The result is more than a memoir: it’s a testimony to how ‘tickets to freedom’ are gained through fighting and love.” (D. Donovan, Sr. Reviewer, Midwest Book Review)

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