Falling is now available in hardcover, paperback, and Kindle.
“Falling is a powerful and honest memoir that deeply resonated with me as someone living with SMA. As a mother, I was especially moved by the author's love, resilience, and strength. It's raw, suspenseful, and truly inspiring—a must-read for anyone facing adversity.”
—P. O'Neal
“Falling is a powerful narrative of resilience and perseverance in the face of ongoing challenges. LA shares her experiences with clarity and depth, offering thoughtful insights without judgment.”
—Angelina Morales
“Falling is a memoir that breaks your heart and then puts it back together with hope. This author writes with courage and honesty about domestic violence and relentless challenges of SMA, and the painful reality of falling and breaking again and again. Yet every page shows her strength... her will to reach, to love and rise. This book is a reminder that resilience is beautiful, and that even in our hardest moments, we are not defined by our fall but how we rise.”
—Tina T.

About the Author

L.A. Batista is a retired speech therapist and published children’s author whose work has helped young learners explore language through creativity and compassion. Her seasonal Idioms series—Falling for Idioms, Spring Into Idioms, Cool Idioms, and Summertime Idioms—blends rhyming and figurative language to spark classroom discussions and build phonemic awareness.

In her memoir, Falling, she shares the raw and resonant story of her lifelong journey with Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA)—a condition that has tested her mobility, strength, and spirit. Through both literal and emotional falls, she offers insight with clarity and warmth, drawing readers into a story of quiet bravery, enduring love, and the strength it takes to rise again and again.

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Featured on Podcast

Lisa was recently featured on "Wait, How Do You Spell That? A Rare Disease" podcast, brought to you by Patient Worthy. In this powerful episode, she shares her extraordinary journey with Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA), the challenges of navigating a walking world, and the resilience it took to rise above misunderstanding and adversity. Listen as Lisa discusses her memoir, Falling, and what she hopes readers will take away from her story of courage, perseverance, and the power of being seen and heard.

Listen to the Podcast Episode
Where to buy Falling:

Amazon
Hardcover Edition · Paperback Edition · Kindle Edition

Barnes & Noble
Hardcover Edition · Paperback Edition
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A portion of proceeds from Falling will be donated to support SMA-related charities and initiatives.