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Profoundly disabled by polio at age five in the polio epidemic of 1952, Elinor's future looked bleak, but by age 12, she was sure she would be an overseas missionary some day. It seemed an impossible dream. Not so. In 1973, Elinor arrived in Papua, Indonesia, to begin linguistic, translation, and community development work among the primitive Kimyal people of the Eastern Highlands. During her nearly 18 years there, the Kimyal tribe gave Elinor the name Bad Legs, Read the book and discover the surprising reason.. Now retired and living back in the U.S., Elinor writes, speaks, mentors, and encourages. She also keeps in touch with Kimyal friends who have internet access. Life is good.
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