Disability advocate, speaker, and author Spencer West invites readers to redefine success on their own terms in his new book, Breaking Free: Stop Following Expectations and Start Following Yourself.
Best known for climbing Mount Kilimanjaro using his hands and wheelchair, West argues that the greatest obstacles people face are often internal, not physical. Through personal stories and practical guidance, he encourages readers to move beyond self-doubt, fear, and others’ expectations.
Born with sacral agenesis, West underwent a double leg amputation at age five. Rather than allowing disability to define him, he has become a leading voice on resilience, inclusion, and authenticity.
More than a memoir, Breaking Free includes reflection questions and exercises to help readers identify limiting beliefs, reconnect with their values, and make decisions rooted in who they truly are. Drawing from his experiences as both a person with a disability and a member of the LGBTQIA+ community, West offers insights for anyone seeking a more authentic life.
Breaking Free is available in hardcover, e-book, and audiobook formats.
