Industry Reviews
As a Paralympic athlete and professional speaker, a large part of my message is helping the world realize that our differences unlock doors that lead to abundant opportunities and success. Mickey Rowe's Fearlessly Different proves my point exactly.--Lex Gillette, four-time Paralympic medalist, four-time World Champion, and world record holder Fearlessly Different is a powerful story about succeeding because of--rather than despite--one's disability. Rowe paints an authentic picture of navigating our oftentimes ableist and inaccessible world with determination, humor, and love. His story is vital.--Shane and Hannah Burcaw, creators of Squirmy and Grubs, authors of Interabled: Love Stories Mickey Rowe is a gracious, wise, and yes, fearless guide as he enables us to experience the world as he does and more importantly, helps us to envision new possibilities. Mickey is not just an accomplished actor who can command a stage, he's a thinker who can expand our understanding of "difference" and "normal." He's also a generous writer with a distinctive voice and the skill to make Fearlessly Different a deeply personal reading experience--like a good conversation with a smart and kind friend who has a lot to share.--Josephine Reed, National Endowment for the Arts Mickey Rowe is a living example of overcoming adversity as an activist and leader for change. Fearlessly Different sends you on an immersive journey of one's own courage, determination, strength, and self-awareness.--Dylan Rafaty, director of the US International Council on Disabilities and award-winning disability rights activist Mickey is the definition of a "trailblazer," and blazes with such grace and effervescence; through the highs of success and rollercoaster of life he remains grounded and relatable. This book is personal, charming, important, and touching. No matter one's lived experience, it is incredibly pertinent.--Keely Cat-Wells, award-winning disability rights activist, Forbes 30 under 30 honoree, Princes Diana Award winner, and Lady Gaga's Born This Way Foundation advisory board member Mickey overcomes so much to set such an amazing example of what is possible for all of us who struggle to overcome barriers and obstacles. His story will have a powerful impact on all of us in raising our belief and confidence to go after our dreams. Thank you, Mickey.--Chris Nikic, first Ironman Triathlete with Down Syndrome Mickey Rowe's Fearlessly Different is fascinating, educating, elucidating, and sometimes enraging. It is inspirational and eye-opening. It is insightful and, hopefully, inciting--a call for action, for necessary and overdue change, for a vital, urgent reframing and rethinking of disability. But mostly, Fearlessly Different is a very good story--several of them, in fact--of resilience and courage and the strength and power of being two things: different and who you are.--Laurie Frankel, New York Times best-selling, award-winning author and Reese Witherspoon Book Club pick
