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Prove Them Wrong:
The Kids Who Refused to Quit

by Nancy Shugart
Foreword by Erik Weihenmayer

Paperback, 178 pages $19.95

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Prove Them Wrong: The Kids Who Refused to Quit is a book about courage. Author Nancy Shugart weaves together real-life stories with care and passion and proves that anything is possible when you believe in yourself!!In this book, you’ll discover the courage of our youth:

  • The courage to never accept the words “You can’t”
  • The courage to fight for your dreams
  • The courage to refuse to quit

You will be introduced to twenty people who, as children, were told

  • You don’t belong.
  • You’re too different.
  • You can’t.

But they chose to prove them wrong! How did they succeed? They will tell you!

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“There is a human inclination to identify with others through stories of overcoming challenges. Prove Them Wrong: The Kids Who Refused to Quit is a wonderful collection. Any child with a disability will feel empowered. Everyone should read this book.”
– Chet Cooper, Publisher, Ability Magazine

Who Should Read This Book?

  • Teachers: From pre-school to college, learn how to set high expectations for your students with disabilities.
  • Parents: Witness the endless possibilities available for your child who has a disability.
  • Employers: Discover the untapped potential of employees with disabilities.
  • Students: Better understand your classmates who have a disability.
  • Youth with disabilities: Charge toward your dreams and join these winners!

Unshakable evidence of what is possible for youth with disabilities! Essential keys to success revealed. Easy to read. In minutes, attitudes can be changed!

“Reading Prove Them Wrong: The Kids Who Refused to Quit made me think of all the potential out there in kids with disabilities. I wish I could put this book in the hands of anyone who’s thinking about giving up on a child. This book will bring back hope!”
-Christian Lindstrom, Director, LD OnLine

“Showcasing the strength of the human spirit, these stories bring disability down to a very human, one-on-one level with the reader. Every story left me wanting to read more.”
-Debbie Marsh, Editor, Disaboom.com

“Anyone, disabled or not, who has ever been told, “You can’t,” I urge you to read this book.”
– Carl R. Augusto, President & CEO, American Foundation for the Blind