In some way, shape, or form we all face adversity. We face times in our lives where we are forced to make a decision that will have an effect on us short term and long term. How is one's life going to be lived? How does one adapt? What can one do to show appreciation to others for how far he's come? What are our motivators? How can we use our life experiences to impact others around us? So much has happened in my life at 40 that I cannot wait to share with the readers. My goal is to engage the reader in my stories, there are ups and downs, but the attitude is constant and that's been my biggest takeaway to date.

Above & Beyond pulls the curtain back on one man's amazing journey amidst incredible hardship. Yet, in spite of it all, it shares how one life can change so many others when the right attitude and perspective is chosen by an individual. Anthony Frisina's life is not one to be pitied, but admired and emulated. His courage and inspiration is captured through his tales of enduring multiple surgeries as a child to becoming an ambassador for the Rick Hansen Foundation. Humourously told, Anthony shares his wild side and intimately shares his vulnerabilities with his reader. One is given a glimpse into the other side and brought along the emotional journey of becoming a man on a mission to make the World a truly accessible world for all.

Anthony Frisina was born and raised in Hamilton to parents Joe & Angela Frisina and is the eldest of 3 siblings. He has a brother Michael and a sister Stephanie. Born with Spina Bifida and Hydrocephalus his infancy was challenging to say the very least. Having been faced with many adversities in his youth, he chose to attack it with a head-on approach and let the cards fall where they may. He is working to build the momentum to ensure this conver- sation is included in everyday life, not as an afterthought. He envisions a day that our youth aspire to ensure that everyone belongs and that everyone is treated equally. His desire is to abolish ableism once and for all by leading the way in his community toward a much needed fundamental, systemic and cultural change that will benefit everyone. He is not daunted by this task and confidently works to bring people's attitudes in alignment with his vision for a better world for all. Anthony lives to MOTIVATE, INSPIRE, INNOVATE, CELE- BRATE, EDUCATE and EMPOWER through word and deed.