O'Brien, Mark, 1949-1999
Poet-journalist O'Brien contracted poliomyelitis in childhood and has spent most of his life in an iron lung. In his writings, he describes how he has fought against illness and bureaucracy for his right to lead an independent life, and offers his reflections on college, work, sex, death, euthanasia, and God.
From the description of Mark O'Brien papers, 1968-1999. (University of California, Berkeley). WorldCat record id: 85029417
Archival Resources
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| referencedIn | Yu, Jessica. Portraits of Mark O'Brien [graphic]. | UC Berkeley Libraries | |
| creatorOf | O'Brien, Mark, 1949-1999. Mark O'Brien papers, 1968-1999. | UC Berkeley Libraries |
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| associatedWith | Online Archive of California. | corporateBody |
| associatedWith | Yu, Jessica. | person |
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| California--Berkeley |
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| Authors, American |
| Poets, American |
| College students with disabilities |
| Euthanasia |
| Iron lung |
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| People with disabilities |
| People with disabilities |
| People with disabilities and the arts |
| People with disabilities in literature |
| Poliomyelitis |
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Birth 1949-07-31
Death 1999-07-04
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English
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