Burcaw offers a humorous, relatable, and refreshingly honest glimpse into his own life as he tackles many of the mundane and quirky questions that he\'s often asked about living with a disability, and shows readers that he\'s just as approachable, friendly, and funny as anyone else.
A Chicago Public Library Best Book of 2017.
This hasn\'t stopped him from doing the things he enjoys (like eating pizza and playing sports and video games) with the people he loves, but it does mean that he routinely relies on his friends and family for help with everything from brushing his teeth to rolling over in bed.
As a result, his body hasn\'t grown bigger and stronger as he\'s gotten older--it\'s gotten smaller and weaker instead.
Shane Burcaw was born with a rare disease called spinal muscular atrophy, which hinders his muscles\' growth.
Shane tackles many of the mundane and quirky questions that he\'s often asked about living with a disability, and shows readers that he\'s just as approachable, friendly, and funny as anyone else.
Not So Different offers a humorous, relatable, and refreshingly honest glimpse into Shane Burcaw\'s life. 9 x 10.
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Burcaw offers a humorous, relatable, and refreshingly honest glimpse into his own life as he tackles many of the mundane and quirky questions that he\'s often asked about living with a disability, and shows readers that he\'s just as approachable, friendly, and funny as anyone else