Modified for Heroes: Writings, Art, and Poetry of a Man with Down Syndrome as Communicated to, Edited, and Compiled by his Mother - Paperback

Being born with Down syndrome has not been much of a hindrance to Ian Luke Oelrich; he has done pretty much what he has been interested in doing most of his life. Ian wants the world to know that it is very special to have Down syndrome, and that is the purpose for this compilation. Ian has always wanted to write a book. In the first part of this book, his mother, Linda, introduces the reader to her and Ian's world. She hopes that her insights and comments will aid other mothers of children born with Down syndrome and other difficulties In the second part, Ian shares some of his writings. And finally in the third part, readers get to enjoy Ian's poetry and art.