Walking and Wheeling Tales by Maureen T Corrigan is a non-fiction memoir of the author's global travels both before and following a diagnosis of Multiple Sclerosis, also known as MS. Corrigan begins with an introduction to herself and her former career as a doctor, descriptions of her appearance, and an overview of her exploration that now, in light of COVID-19, is mostly in and around her own neighborhood. Corrigan's stories are offered in short form and with a perspective that encompasses pre-MS travel and post-MS where she is with her best friend, Sue. The title is a clever intimation of her before-and-after for those who might initially take her “wheeling” to mean road trips when in fact Corrigan is talking about her wheelchair and scooter. In total the book contains seventeen independent stories that offer a peek into the jet-setting life of a spirited narrator.

Playing the armchair tourist is possibly the next best thing to actually getting out to travel the world when none of us is able to do so, and having Maureen T Corrigan as our guide in Walking and Wheeling Tales feels especially fun. Each piece in the anthology is incredibly descriptive and immersive despite its length and I just loved the inclusion of color photographs. My favorite tale is called Vaccines and Gardens as Corrigan has immense difficulty getting a necessary vaccine that seems to be everywhere but where she needs it. This is a wonderful book on globe-trotting from a unique perspective and was such a delight to read.

Walking and Wheeling by Maureen T. Corrigan is a collection of heartwarming, funny, and entertaining tales from one woman who is determined not to let her disability get her down. Suffering from Multiple Sclerosis, Maureen's life has changed drastically from what it used to be. A medical practitioner, she had to retire when her condition developed, but she hasn't let it stop her from doing the things she loves. She shares the stories of her travels and the adventures she has had. She has visited quite a number of places in Europe, Asia, and America. Dealing with her scooter and the havoc it causes was fun to read. For most people, this would be a terrible thing, but she takes it all in her stride.

Maureen T. Corrigan has written an engaging book which I feel offers hope to people who may have been similarly diagnosed and think that they are not able to do as much as they used to. Along with her friend, Sue, who helps her out, she shows a zest for life and a willingness to try new things. I think this book would appeal to people who enjoy fun reads, travel, and anyone who may be in a similar position with a similar condition. Walking and Wheeling is positive and I would recommend it although I feel it may be in a niche category as there are not many similar books on the market, which is a shame because there should be more available.