Book Signing at the Joplin Public Library

Come out to the second annual Joplin Public Library Writers Faire where Chris Mitchell, author of “it Doesn’t Define Me” will be selling autographed copies of his book.

“it Doesn’t Define Me” is Chris’ inspiring story of how, while engaged and less than 11 months until his wedding, survived an ischemic stroke to his spinal cord.   At first the injury took away his ability to run, walk, stand, feed, dress or even turn himself in his own bed.  Determined to marry his fiancée, he immediately began the fight of his life.

Despite several obstacles, including life-threatening blood clots, Chris turned every setback into fuel to push him harder to regain his independence and get his life back.