Double Take

De: Kevin Michael Connolly

Narrado por: Kevin Michael Connolly

“Kevin Connolly has used an unusual physical circumstance to create a gripping work of art. This deeply affecting memoir will place him in the company of Jeanette Walls and Augusten Burroughs.” — Sara Gruen, author of Water for Elephants

“Charming … Connolly recounts growing up a scrappy Montana kid—one who happened to be born without legs... [Double Take] makes for an empowering read.” — People

As featured on 20/20, NPR, and in the Washington Post: Kevin Connolly is a young man born without legs who travels the world—by skateboard, with his camera—on his “Rolling Exhibition,” snapping pictures of peoples’ reactions to him… and finds out along the way what it truly means to be human.

©2009 Kevin Michael Connolly; (P)2009 HarperCollins Publishers

amazing memoir that is a must read

The narrator was wonderful to listen to! Loved the heart that was put in to sharing the truth with others.
I checked the book out at my local library (5 years ago) thought it was a great read.
Listening to it put it on the next level, thanks Kevin for all that you have done.

Love this story so much

This book is the author's memoir. But more than that, it's about empathy. Empathy about natural human reactions. In fact, just remembering to be human to other humans. A person with a physical difference isn't one to be stared at and objectified. It's not an object of curiosity. It's not a source of inspiration. It's not something to ignore. It's not an it at all. And all of these all too common reactions ... are normal. Empathy also extends to people feeling these reactions. Ultimately Double Take is about empathy, compassion, and the unusual and uncomfortable humanity that we share.