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Collects the thoughts, meditations, and life story of the author who, crippled by polio as a child, has spent most of his life in a wheelchair


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This book is a wonderfully frank and eloquent story of a young boy with big dreams who is crippled by polio and must come to terms with his new reality.

The book focuses on what it means to be masculine with paralyzed legs and redefined ambitions. Kriegel is an accomplished writer who combines erudite and intellectual writing with the candid thoughts and emotions of a teenager. The book offers brilliant writing and wisdom for anyone learning to cope with any perceived limitations.

From Edward's list on dealing with a scary health diagnosis.

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