It's Just a Matter of Balance Book

Recommended reading by the American Academy of Orthotists & Prosthetists

Garrison was diagnosed with osteosarcoma at age 16 and eventually lost a foot to the disease. He began wearing a prosthesis at 17. His book recalls the initial heartbreak and then his inspiring climb to a normal teenage life when he played sports, dated, and worked on cars. The book chronicles his journey to learn to love life and all it has to offer, despite the pain and suffering caused by a severe disability. It also talks to the families and friends of the afflicted person, all of whom are seriously impacted.

A native of Cleveland, Garrison completed his prosthetic education at the University of California -Los Angeles (UCLA) and Northwestern University.

Garrison lives in Weston, Florida, with his wife and five children. Garrison now devotes his life to helping other amputees at the company he founded and runs, Garrison's Prosthetic Services Inc., which has three clinics in Broward and Dade Counties. It's Just a Matter of Balance was recently listed as an inspirational book on the website of Sir Paul McCartney's wife, Heather Mills McCartney, who is also an amputee. "Living proof that overcoming adversity can lead to greater things for yourself and those around you. An inspirational book whenever you're feeling sorry for yourself," said Heather McCartney in comments provided for Garrison's website.

Part of the proceeds from Garrison's book will be donated to The Barr Foundation, a nonprofit organization that supplies prosthetic limbs to needy amputees.