MARTHA MASON

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After contracting polio at the age of eleven, Martha lived 61 years in an Iron Lung. Breath: Life in the Rhythm of an Iron Lung is the moving memoir that recounts her many friends, academic accomplishments, humor and remarkable courage that resulted in a rich, full life. Martha graduated from Gardner Webb and Wake Forest Universities with top honors and was able to conquer overwhelming adversities through the assistance of her family and the citizens of her hometown.

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Date of Birth: 05/31/1937

Date of Death: 05/04/2009

Location: Lattimore, NC

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