Betsy Burch shows Readers how to Live Fully with Physical Challenges

By: Nov. 14, 2017
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Author Betsy Burch is a below-knee amputee who inspires others to lead the most active life possible, regardless of their physical challenges. In "A Girl Named Betsy" (published by Archway Publishing), Burch opens up about the personal struggles she has faced and focuses on the shared strength and solidarity that comes with living.

Burch writes about how she has never known a life without physical problems. "I was born without my tibia in my right leg and my hands were webbed," she explains. "Through many surgical corrections my hands work very well, despite looking a little different."

Despite the challenges she faced, Burch was determined to live a full life. Moving between flashbacks and present-day accounts, the book offers a narrative that examines how certain experiences in life can push one forward toward successes one would never have imagined.

"The news media can trap so many people in and they start believing the negativity they are watching," says Burch. "I want my book to provide a different view point. One where we can be inspirational to each other, helping each other grow and achieve our greatest potential and soul purpose."

"A Girl Named Betsy"
By Betsy Burch
Hardcover | 6 x 9 in | 214 pages | ISBN 9781480842731
Softcover | 6 x 9 in | 214 pages | ISBN 9781480842724
E-Book | 214 pages | ISBN 9781480842748
Available at Amazon and Barnes & Noble

About the Author
Betsy Burch is a below-knee amputee who encourages others to lead the most active life possible. Living by example, whether it is accomplishing 10K runs, paddle boarding or swimming in the ocean, she continues to show others how to overcome struggles and live life to the fullest.

Simon & Schuster, a company with nearly ninety years of publishing experience, has teamed up with Author Solutions, LLC, the leading self-publishing company worldwide, to create Archway Publishing. With unique resources to support books of all kind, Archway Publishing offers a specialized approach to help every author reach his or her desired audience. For more information, visit http://www.archwaypublishing.com or call 888-242-5904.



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