Abled In A Disabled World

by Evin B Hartsell

This is a seminal work that allows you to see the world from the eyes of a person with muscular dystrophy. It's important to keep your eyes open as you put this book down and start today by making a contribution to those with disabilities so that they too can live life to the fullest. Evin lived his whole life knowing that his days were numbered and that every single event or activity could possibly be his last. I want you to deeply imagine the mental pressures these types of thoughts can cause. Most people in Evin's condition may ask, "Why me?" Evin's story is proof- positive of his response, "Why not me!" Evin realized that he had a divine purpose, and that was to positively influence those around him, and then later in death to change the world. Thank you for entering into Evin's life by reading this book and hopefully getting to know him a little better. It's not possible to read his story without thinking introspectively about your own life and how much we too easily take things for granted. Evin showed us how to live life to its fullest every single day. Even in death, he continues to inspire, encourage, challenge, and remove barriers with his story. Rarely will we ever have the chance to truly touch someone from the inside out as Evin has done in a mighty way with the words on these pages.

230 pages, Hardcover

Published December 16, 2019

Reviews

[Koren · Rating 4 out of 5]

Inspirational but sad. We learned on the first page that the author died before the book was published. It is hard for most of us to imagine what it would be like to never be able to walk, feed yourself, dress yourself or do things that most people take for granted. Evin is smart, witty and tells it like it is. He does everything possible to accomplish what he wants. Evin has a rare form of MDS. The book also gives us the perspective of his parents, siblings and caregivers. He was an amazing human being.

[Sarah Ochocki · Rating 5 out of 5]

A deeply personal autobiography of Evin's life with merosin-deficient muscular dystrophy. Written closely with his family, it goes through the uncertainty, fear, joy, and challenges of being a differently abled person throughout life. Evin shares his most personal thoughts and is not afraid to show the ugly side of himself or his family. Powerful

[Sarah · Rating 5 out of 5]

The book beautifully shows how uniqueness can become a source of resilience, and how thriving often comes from refusing to give up—especially when you need that extra push. It’s inspiring, encouraging, and a testament to the power of perseverance.