He was told that "no one wants a doctor with a disability," but God had other plansAt a young age, most kids think about getting good grades, earning sports trophies, and gaining their parents' approval. However, some wish to achieve all of this on top of having a physical or mental disability.No Such Thing as Can't is the inspiring story of Tyler Sexton and how he didn't let his disability hold him back from achieving his goals. Tyler faithfully f...

Each morning Tyler would sit in his little rocking chair, and I on the floorin front of him with his stiff feet and legs in my hands, as I gently put on his socks. Then we would begin the painful process of getting his legs and feet positioned for the braces. Day after day, as I fastened his braces, I would squeeze his knees together and kiss both of his legs. God Bless those little legs, I would say, and Tyler would flash his sunshine smile and giggle with delight. This became our daily r...

There are many books about overcoming obstacles, but this quintessential story of victory over limitations is unique. How many doctors have cerebral palsy? Not many. Yet this disability was part of the Great Physician’s plan for Tyler Sexton. Because of it, Tyler has become a role model for others facing adversity, including his patients. He has also become a humble healer who uses his heart and faith along with his intellect and training to help kids and give them hope. Tyler’s story has ...

Commodified and Criminalized examines the centrality of sport to discussions of racial ideologies and racist practices in the 21st century. It disputes familiar refrains of racial progress, arguing that athletes sit in a contradictory position masked by the logics of new racism and dominant white racial frames. Contributors discuss athletes ranging from Tiger Woods and Serena Williams to Freddy Adu and Shani Davis.Through dynamic case studies, Commodified and Criminali...