An ode to being different and unique, to the unknown, to imperfection, to humanity, to solidarity, and to joy.

Francesca Pollock is Ferdinand’s stepmother. Ferdinand is multi-disabled. At first, this book intended to speak to Ferdinand, who can’t talk or hear. But then, over the writing process, new words appeared to express the uniqueness of sharing his life. Francesca Pollock talks about Ferdinand: his way of being in the world, his passions (fridges, train stations, traveling), and his very particular approach to resolving problems and getting around difficulties.