Not So Different offers a humorous, relatable, and refreshingly honest glimpse
into Shane Burcaw's life. Shane tackles many of the mundane and quirky questions
that he's often asked about living with a disability, and shows readers that
he's just as approachable, friendly, and funny as anyone else.
Shane Burcaw was born with a rare disease called spinal muscular atrophy, which
hinders his muscles' growth. As a result, his body hasn't grown bigger and
stronger as he's gotten older--it's gotten smaller and weaker instead. This
hasn't stopped him from doing the things he enjoys (like eating pizza and
playing sports and video games) with the people he loves,