The joys and sorrows of growing up with a disabled brotherMark Hodges
Audio only
Length2h 3m
About this audiobook
In 1963, Philip Hodges was born, the seventh of eight children, inflicted with Cerebral Palsy. Thanks to the loving devotion of their parents, who saw Philip as a gift and not a burden, the author and his siblings experienced the power of love, devotion, and acceptance that forever changed their lives.
In Lessons from Philip, the author shares his experiences growing up and reflects on the immense influence that having Philip for a brother had on his life, shaping his worldview and providing a guide for how to live his life. He wrote the book in the hope that families struggling with the realities of a profoundly disabled child or sibling might be comforted by his reflections and perhaps be able to find the joys amid the sorrows of caring for a disabled child.
Family
Coming of Age
Healing
Identity
Grief
Hopepunk
Journey
Protective
Memory
Audiobook details
GenreScience and Nature, Education and Learning
Length2 hrs 3 mins
Narrated byRecorded Track
FormatAudiobook
Publish dateDec 16, 2025
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
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About the author
Mark Hodges
Mark Hodges is the third of eight children who grew up with their profoundly disabled brother, Philip. He is a former business executive who has been writing this book in his head for most of his adult life. He decided to finally write it in the hope that families with disabled children might benefit from his perspective of having grown up with Philip. Grateful for his health and capabilities, he attributes his experiences growing up to his sense of optimism, confidence, work ethic, compassion and determination to do his very best with the gifts he has been given. Proceeds from the book will be donated to the Wendell Foster Center in Owensboro, Kentucky and to United Cerebral Palsy.View all by Mark Hodges
