The true story of the resilient and remarkable life of Kevin…
A Needed Life is the story of the Kevin, a man institutionalized at 8 years old and returned to the community almost 14 years later. It shares the relationship that develops between him and the family that cares for him in their home for the rest of his life.
Craig, Kevin’s friend and primary caregiver, tells of the challenges and opportunities of their years together, interwoven with the events and images of a five-day canoe trip through the forests of northern Wisconsin.
What people are saying.
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“Told with honesty and compassion, this story will remind us that we are all human no matter what tools we are born with. The story drew me in and captured my heart.”
— Amazon buyer
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“There are many passages that I paused and thought about and dreamed about. The underlying messages of acceptance, understanding, compassion and grace were thought provoking and beautiful.”
— L. Renville
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"Modahl’s rich prose paints a clear picture of their time spent on the river and leaves the reader feeling as if they’ve known Kevin personally. The result shows how a family is not always born but sometimes made and how a man that society deemed insignificant or burdensome can have a long-lasting effect on the lives around him."
— Amazon buyer