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“My disability doesn’t define me, but I wouldn’t be who I am without it.”

Amy was born with cerebral palsy and grew up with many medical appointments and ER visits. She has faced many challenges with everyday activities and walked with a limp her entire life. Despite these difficulties, she has chosen to live with joy and perseverance.

Why Do You Walk That Way? tells Amy’s story in her own words—a story rooted in hope. She relates the struggles she faced as a child and how her support system and optimistic mindset helped her push forward and live life to the fullest. She became an elementary school teacher, a stay-at-home mom to two girls, and a writer.

Discover how Amy’s family, faith, and mindset helped her grow through her challenges, become strong in her identity, and find purpose in every aspect of her life. Amy’s answer to the question “Why do you walk that way?” is beautifully simple: “Because I was meant to.” Whether you have a disability or have a disabled family member, she hopes that this book can encourage you. Whatever journey you’re facing, you’re not alone.

• Individuals with disabilities
• Parents/grandparents
• Teachers
• Youth leaders
• Academic administrators
• Coaches

Gold Medal Winner of the 2023 North American Book Awards in Nonfiction: Bio/Memoir.

Amy Cole is a wife, mother, teacher, and author. Her passion is to encourage parents and teachers by writing and sharing her story. She was diagnosed with mild hemiplegic cerebral palsy at 10 months old. She prays that her story can be an inspiration for individuals with disabilities as well as for parents of disabled children in the midst of a heavy medical diagnosis. Amy currently lives in the Pacific Northwest with her husband and her two daughters.