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Grown Man Now embodies the generous quality of life available to an adult with Down syndrome. Pioneers in creative problem-solving, inclusion and community interaction for over 50 years, Jane B. Schulz, EdD, and her son, Billy Schulz, are the author and subjects of inspiration and determination. The 33-chapter book is both personal and communal. Each of the 33 chapters begins with a photograph from the lives of Jane and Billy, and a heading in Billy's words. There are questions for discussion at the end for book groups and college classrooms. The foreword by Ann Turnbull, EdD, Co-Director, Beach Center on Disability, The University of Kansas, says the Schulz family “provides keen insights about what it means to be a family and how we all, regardless of our different circumstances, have the choice and opportunity to live life to the fullest.” Reviewers say: “Grown Man Now is a book for all readers because it is a story about universal human values: love, courage, persistence, resilience, hope, family, and yes, humor. It is a demonstration of how tenacious the human spirit can be when the welfare of a family member is at stake and of how powerful a compensating force nurture can be in combating the unfairness of nature.” “Jane Schulz took the cards she was dealt and played an exquisite hand. She inspires us all to live life with courage, joy and imagination.” “You’ll cry and then you will laugh and then you will cry again. You will meet Billy—a very special man who makes the life of everyone he encounters more special. You won’t be able to put this book down—and you will always remember Billy.” “As a pediatrician and more importantly, as a mom to a child with Down syndrome, I am grateful to you and your family for paving the way for Madison and our family. Your journey will be a blessing to all those who read it! Your readers would do well to remember not only how far we have come as a society in how we treat individuals with disabilities, but also how far we have to go.”