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Just One Foot

Book • 2012
Just One Foot is a memoir written by Judy Berna, an elective amputee who was born with spina bifida.

Berna recounts her experiences of living with a foot that caused complications and multiple surgeries.

Her childhood was filled with medical procedures and infections, leading her to decide on elective amputation to improve her quality of life.

The memoir delves into her journey of seeking a surgeon willing to perform the amputation.

It explores the emotional and physical challenges she faced.

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Mentioned as the memoir of Judy Berna, an elective amputee born with spina bifida.
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