From The Ground Up by John Coutis

John Coutis was born with a disability so severe he was not expected to live. From the Ground Up tells John's unique story of courage and endurance. 

 An interesting, inspiring story of a man, who against all the odds, has not only survived but thrived. 

He was born without the bottom half of his spine formed, and legs that were very tiny and never grew.His nieces call him Uncle Half.  He is married and works as a motivational speaker.