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(More customer reviews)I know it may not be fair for me to rate this book. After all, John and I have been friends since middle school. I have told John's story many times to my students as a way to show them that they can overcome seemingly insurmountable barriers. John now tells his story in "Someone Like Me." I can attest to the fact that this book is an honest portrayal of the most incredible person I have ever known. I am sure that you will find his story inspirational.
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As a child, John Quinn had a dream of a naval career despite his affliction with cerebral palsy.After failing the physical exam, he underwent painful, self applied physical therapy for one year then successfully passed a second exam. He kept his cerebral palsy a secret from the record- keepers and medical authorities for 20 years. He hada distinguished and highly decorated career despite the pain he endured to appear normal.He served on board destroyers, a battleship, two aircraft carriers and functioned as an administrator for a Seal unit. The outside world also impacted on him further aggravating his CP when he was challenged by alcoholism and excessive grief caused by the suicide of a brother. With help, John Quinn triumphed over both, as he did the painful cerebral palsy.
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