Miracle Boy Grows Up

Miracle Boy Grows Up is a compelling memoir by Ben Mattlin, a man born with spinal muscular atrophy who defied expectations and led a remarkable, independent life. As one of the first wheelchair students at Harvard, Mattlin’s story offers an insightful perspective on navigating life with a disability in the context of the evolving disability rights movement. Witty and thought-provoking, the book provides a unique, honest look at what it means to live differently.