Ben's Story cover art

Ben's Story

Living with Friedrich's Ataxia

 Preview
Subscribe now Free with 30-day trial
Offer ends on 14 April, 2026 at 23:59.
Prime logo
Pay ₹5/month for 2 months and ₹199/month after 2 months, Cancel anytime. Offer ends on 14 April 2026 at 23:59. Take this offer!
1 credit a month to use on any title to download and keep.
Listen to anything from the Plus Catalogue—thousands of Audible Originals, podcasts and audiobooks.
Download titles to your library and listen offline.
1 credit a month to use on any title to download and keep
Listen to anything from the Plus Catalogue—thousands of Audible Originals, podcasts and audiobooks
Download titles to your library and listen offline
₹199 per month after 30-day trial. Cancel anytime.

Ben's Story

Written by: Karen Oliver
Narrated by: Evelyn McCauley
Subscribe now Free with 30-day trial

Pay ₹5/month for 2 months and ₹199/month after 2 months, Cancel anytime. Offer ends on 14 April 2026 at 23:59.

₹199 per month after 30-day trial. Cancel anytime.

Buy Now for ₹258.00

Buy Now for ₹258.00

LIMITED TIME OFFER | Get 2 Months for ₹5/month

About this listen

At 14-years-old, Karen Oliver’s son Ben was diagnosed with Friedreich's Ataxia, a rare genetic disorder affecting coordination and mobility and causes the development of cardiomyopathy and associated arrythmias. She was told he would be wheelchair bound by seventeen and live no longer than 34. But Ben was not going to let that stop him.

Ben’s Story details his incredible life through the eyes of his mother. How his adventurous spirit led him to university, teaching, traveling all over the country and beyond, jumping from planes, and so much more. He defied the odds by living 15 years longer than anyone ever expected, and lived every moment with gusto and passion. Ben’s amazing life is a reminder to live each day and defy all the odds.

©2025 Karen Oliver (P)2025 Dorrance Publishing People with Disabilities
No reviews yet