4.5/5 stars.

I've really been doing my best to recognize the places in which I have privilege and listen to those who may not have the privileges that I do. I recognized that I really had not read much on people with differing abilities, so I've been looking for stories written by and about people with different abilities than my own. Not because I believe that each person that I read a story about has the responsibility to speak for their whole community, but because I want to hear people's individual stories. I want to listen to the stories that each person shares detailing their own personal story living their life that way that they do, which is different than how I do.

I've watched many youtube videos and small documentaries about Shane Burcaw, so when I was recommended this book, I knew that I was going to enjoy it. I did not expect it to be as hilarious as it was! I constantly found myself cackling at Shanes wit. This book definitely was a window in that window, mirror, or sliding glass door scenario. It was funny while also allowing those who do not live Shane's life into some of the truly unfair things that he has to endure because our world is not created with those who are differently-abled in mind. Shane is an extremely charming person who has graced us with his story. He did not have to let us into his world and explain how things are different for him. However, he did, and I am so grateful. As a person who is learning to use my privilege that I have to benefit those who may not have the privileges that I have. I'm learning and growing every day. Thank you Shane for helping me in my journey, it's not your job to educate me, but I genuinely am grateful to have had a little peek into your story and daily life :)

It's definitely one I will be recommending for a while.