A Boy Survives
shows what the human spirit can achieve. Surviving
polio during a time when parents weren't allowed to see their kids in
hospitals and disabilities weren't talked about, Ben Roe shares openly about
how this early-life trauma affected his heart and relationships - and
how he healed. He has written a moving and vulnerable account of
surviving and of thriving throughout his journey with polio as a child
and as an adult. He shares his experiences of isolation, detachment
from family, resilience, and great hope. especially valuable for those in the post-polio
community as well as nurses, chaplains, educators, and caregivers.