Strangers Assume My Girlfriend Is My Nurse

"His capacity for self-reflection offers a good model for readers struggling to do the same, and his negotiation of independence will have resonance for many young people. People with disabilities still don’t get the kind of #ownvoices space they merit, and Burcaw’s voice makes him just plain good literary company in this approachable, enjoyable, and often edifying title."—Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books (starred review)

"Burcaw writes with humor and humility in the engaging, insightful collection of tales from his life. His anecdotes are candid and revealing—all areas of his life are fodder for laughs and discussion."—VOYA

"With the same frankness and gallows humor that marked his Laughing at My Nightmare . . . An accessible, smart-assed, and unexpectedly tender exploration of life, love, and disability."—Kirkus Reviews

"With uncompromised self-confidence and contagious humor, his no-holds-barred essays address some of the curious, quirky, and even intimate questions folks have about his condition . . . Written in his frank, often earthy, style, this will hold readers mesmerized."—Booklist

"Equal parts humorous, tender, and insightful, the pieces give an unfettered look at Burcaw’s life and the assumptions others make about living with a disability."—School Library Journal

"Burcaw doesn’t shy away from topics that might be considered delicate; instead, he emphasizes the awkwardness, celebrating highs and lows alike. Above all, [he] succeeds in illustrating that 'disability does not equal sadness.'”—Publishers Weekly