A Boy Survives shows what the human spirit can achieve. Surviving polio during a time when parents weren't allowed to see their kids in hospitals and disabilities weren't talked about, Ben Roe shares openly about how this early-life trauma affected his heart and relationships - and how he healed. He has written a moving and vulnerable account of surviving and of thriving throughout his journey with polio as a child and as an adult. He shares his experiences of isolation, detachment from family, resilience, and great hope. especially valuable for those in the post-polio community as well as nurses, chaplains, educators, and caregivers.