An Accidental Advocate - Buchanan, Lembi
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An Accidental Advocate is an engrossing Erin-Brockovich style memoir with Lembi Buchanan fighting for fair tax treatment, not only for her husband Jim who lives with bipolar disorder, but also for thousands of Canadians with disabilities who have been discriminated against by a government that views chronic and persistent mental illness as being less disabling as physical impairments. Lembi takes on the Canada Revenue Agency in the Tax Court of Canada and wins big time, with a case that is upheld by the Federal Court of Appeal. An Accidental Advocate is also a deeply poignant personal story,…mehr

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An Accidental Advocate is an engrossing Erin-Brockovich style memoir with Lembi Buchanan fighting for fair tax treatment, not only for her husband Jim who lives with bipolar disorder, but also for thousands of Canadians with disabilities who have been discriminated against by a government that views chronic and persistent mental illness as being less disabling as physical impairments. Lembi takes on the Canada Revenue Agency in the Tax Court of Canada and wins big time, with a case that is upheld by the Federal Court of Appeal. An Accidental Advocate is also a deeply poignant personal story, about the power of love when their marriage is threatened by an unforgiving mental illness, time and time again. Lembi captivates her readers with honesty, humour and humility as she shares a love affair that has endured for more than 50 years. She counters the antipsychiatry movement that denies the existence of severe mental illness and denigrates their biological treatment because she and her husband chose science over unfounded theories that have no basis in medicine. In her remarkable memoir, Lembi shares the intimate details of a love story destined to last forever. Their story will resonate with families searching for answers and understanding, providing them with hope for better days ahead. ¿¿This is a must read for everyone because mental illness has no boundaries and shows no discretion. Anyone can be affected at anytime.
Autorenporträt
Lembi Buchanan is a leading advocate for Canadians living with mental illness, taking on the Canada Revenue Agency single handedly - and winning. Her dedication and perseverance lobbying the federal government for more than 20 years has helped to ensure fair tax treatment for some of the most vulnerable members of our society. In 2001, Lembi established the "Fighting for Fairness" campaign and spearheaded the Coalition for Disability Tax Credit Reform that successfully lobbied the government for major amendments in the Income Tax Act. She was subsequently appointed to several federal advisory committees to improve the administration of tax credits for all Canadians with disabilities. A graduate of the University of Toronto, Lembi's interest in social justice dates to her early experiences working with disadvantaged families in New York City. Lembi is the recipient of the prestigious Meritorious Service Medal, and numerous other awards, including the Queen's Jubilee Medal and the City of Toronto Access Award for Disability Issues.