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His optimistic perspective rejected the limits of stereotypes and the expectations of others. He shares how the support of loving family and friends led him to overcome challenges and blaze new trails. It started with swimming and baseball, when he earned places on his neighborhood teams, competing fiercely and as a fully accepted teammate. He writes firsthand of the empowering feeling of being fully included in elementary school and at work as an adult.
Egan has earned positions at prestigious companies and a distinguished fellowship on Capitol Hill. He sits on the boards of influential advocacy organizations. He has addressed audiences worldwide and has played a powerful global advocacy role with Special Olympics.
He allowed himself to dream big, and he encourages everyone to do the same. His lesson to all of us is to focus on our shared humanity despite our differences—and our diagnoses. This hopeful memoir will encourage everyone to make the most of their lives.
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Release date
September 7, 2020 -
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Kindle Book
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OverDrive Read
- ISBN: 9781633886292
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EPUB ebook
- ISBN: 9781633886292
- File size: 1996 KB
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Languages
- English
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Reviews
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October 1, 2020
Egan has lived a life full of successes and influence. He's worked with the Special Olympics, multinational corporations, and on Capitol Hill. Egan also has Down syndrome, a chromosomal anomaly that causes a range of intellectual disabilities. In his lifetime, Egan has seen the world move from one where people with disabilities were institutionalized to one of constantly increasing disability advocacy and a growing understanding of the spectrum of needs people can require. Here Egan credits his success in life to his wonderful support structure--his academic parents who insisted on the best care and education for Egan, his team of doctors and educators, and his younger sister who served as his inspiration to keep trying and learning. The memoir is moving, and Egan's optimism and drive to succeed shine through. At times, though, there is an overly inspirational tone to the writing, which may turn off some readers. This may be attributed to the involvement of his mother, Katherine, in the writing of the memoir. VERDICT There is much to learn from Egan's experiences as a man with Down syndrome, his triumphs, defeats, and relentless drive.--Ahliah Bratzler, Indianapolis
Copyright 2020 Library Journal, LLC Used with permission.
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