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John W. Quinn is author of the powerful memoir “Someone Like Me – An Unlikely Story of Challenge and Triumph Over Cerebral Palsy.”
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MEET JOHN W. QUINN
Born with cerebral palsy, one of 8 kids in a one-bathroom house in Detroit, John suffered through childhood with Frankenstein shoes, never-ending physical therapy, and constant teasing.
He went on to wrestle competitively in high school with a perfect record – losing all 79 matches in which he competed.
Undeterred by his physical limitations, he pursued a career in the Navy. Only two hurdles to overcome – a small issue called cerebral palsy – and the likelihood that the Navy wouldn’t admit someone like John if they knew about his disability.
Through hours of physical and mental preparation combined with plain sheer will, John passed the Navy’s demanding physical exam. For 20 years, John kept his disability a secret, while rising with honors to the rank of senior chief petty officer. John set the standard of excellence while serving onboard aircraft carriers, battleships and destroyers.
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