I have chosen to write the account of my book as an autobiography. Flying Without Wings by Dr. Arnold Beisser talks about his battle with polio and how he overcame countless obstacles. Born in 1925, he contracted paralytic polio at the age of 24. Although our situations are very different, I found that we were actually quite similar. His insights into the life of an individual with a disability are accurate. Although the autobiography is not focused on financial aspects, many of its ideas and life lessons relate directly to financial goals and, ultimately, financial independence. Until Beisser contracted polio, he led a "normal" life. He won a national tennis championship and by the age of 24 had already completed his basic medical training. As a member of the National Reserve, he was called to fight in the Korean War. Although he was physically fit for duty, he fell ill on his way to Navy training. His diagnosis was nonparalytic polio. Within a few hours he was paralyzed from the neck down. He spent a year and a half in an iron lung and remained in hospital for a total of three years. He remained paralyzed for the rest of his life. In contrast, I was born with congenital muscular dystrophy with merosin deficiency. I never had the ability to walk, stand or take care of myself. I have been using an electric wheelchair since I was eighteen months old. I attended public school my entire career and made honor roll every semester of high school. I currently attend the small Liberal Arts University at Wells College. While Beisser faced great loss, I have only known my life as it currently is. However, I often questioned my abilities and my future, similar to Beisser. Throughout the book, Beiss... half of the paper... adapted to ever-changing circumstances, became a doctor, got married, and, most importantly, overcame countless obstacles. He managed to do all this in the second half of the 20th century. Given the technological advances and increased acceptance of people with disabilities in today's society, it would be easier for him today. Beisser did it and I will too. I will travel, find good jobs that fulfill me, surround myself with loving people, and, perhaps most importantly, be financially independent. Works Cited Beisser, Arnold R.. Flying Without Wings: Personal Reflections on Being Disabled. New York: Doubleday, 1989. Print.Merryfield, Dennis. "17 rows of wealth." Business 111. Wells College. McMillan 121, Aurora. September 10, 2013. Classroom lesson.Tracy, Brian. Goals!. San Francisco, California: Berrett-Koehler;, 2003. Print.