Piece by Piece: How I Built My Life (No Instructions Required)

David Aguilar, Ferran Aguilar, Lawrence Schimel

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Book cover for Piece by Piece: How I Built My Life (No Instructions Required)
Book cover for Piece by Piece: How I Built My Life (No Instructions Required)
Book cover for Piece by Piece: How I Built My Life (No Instructions Required)

Piece by Piece: How I Built My Life (No Instructions Required)

Piece by Piece: How I Built My Life (No Instructions Required)

David Aguilar, Ferran Aguilar, Lawrence Schimel

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The heartfelt and funny memoir of a boy who built himself a prosthetic arm out of the world-famous toy bricks.

David Aguilar was born missing part of one arm, a small detail that seemed to define his life and limit people's ideas of who he was and who he could be. But in this funny and heartfelt memoir, David proves that he can throw out the rulebook and people's expectations and maybe even make a difference in the world--and all with a sense of humor. At only nine years old, David built his first prosthesis from LEGO bricks, and since then he hasn't stopped creating and thinking about how his inventions, born from a passion for building things, could fuel change and help others.

With a voice full of humor and heart, David tells his powerful story, of family and friendship, of heartbreak and loss, and ultimately of triumph and success, as he continues to dream big and build a life and a better world--piece by piece.

Critical Reviews

"Humorous and uplifting...While readers needn't be LEGO fans to admire David's ingenuity, fellow builders may be inspired to dream up their own inventions." --Kirkus Reviews

"Readers will cheer for Aguilar and relate to him as he shares conversational stories about growing up, playing sports, and struggling with school. Family is at the heart of his story, and the endless support and advocacy of his parents, in particular, make this a sweet and uplifting story. Young readers will identify with this creative young person and will question society's definition of "normal." --School Library Journal

Publishing Information

Publisher: Amazon Crossing Kids
Pub date: 2022-10-25
Length: 16 pages

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