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In this refreshingly relatable memoir, David K. humanizes the experience of life with Duchenne muscular dystrophy. His many poignant recollections act as a prism, making the invisible visible, and demystifying the reality of having this neuromuscular disease. Among his many experiences: Being a normal college student: living away from home, staying in a dorm, learning independence, partying Confronting his early mortality at the age of 13, and being entirely unprepared to deal with it Kissing a girl for the first time at age 19, and realizing that women could indeed be interested in someone with a severe disability Learning he needed a ventilator the hard way: nearly suffocating when out with friends, and rushing home in a panic David does not sugarcoat anything, nor does he spout a lot of empty inspirational rhetoric. All he does is peel back the curtain and show what it's really like to live with a disability.

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David is currently 30 years old, and lives with his family in Chicago. He grew up in Chicago, and went to the University of Illinois, graduating with degrees in Psychology (B.S. '13) and Social Work (MSW '17). During his time in college, he was able to live on campus, away from home, and be fully independent, thanks to a specialized residence program at the University. The unique living situation gave David the opportunity to have many typical experiences that others with Duchenne do not often get to have. Recognizing the uniqueness of his experiences was the catalyst for writing this book. David realized that his situation was a perfect case study of how much people with Duchenne can accomplish if given adequate support and encouragement. Prism is David's first book, and hopefully not his last. Most of his time is spent writing these days, but when he isn't writing, you can find David discussing disability-related topics on his YouTube channel-Ramp It Up, or following the stock market. David also has an insatiable interest in history and archaeology, specifically ancient Egypt and Rome; he is always looking to learn more, and never misses an opportunity to watch a new history show or documentary. And, when he is not doing any of that, you can find David on a video call with his college friends, playing video games, or relaxing and watching anime. If you would like to follow David, and keep up-to-date with future books, or just want to hear more from him, here are his social media links: Facebook: www.facebook.com/davidkauthorpage www.facebook.com/rampitup1 YouTube: www.youtube.com/c/rampitup

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