Michael P. Balzano’s journey with dyslexia has not always been an easy one, especially as a child, when the learning disability went undiagnosed and led to an abundance of antisocial behavior. But with help, he learned how to navigate his way through the challenges dyslexia put in his way.

In Dyslexic: My Journey, Balzano tells his own tale, from the son of working-class immigrants in New Haven, Conn., who got kicked out of two schools and the military to a well-respected man who eventually served as a director of a federal agency and a counselor to U.S. presidents and CEOs of Fortune 100 companies.

Dyslexic also includes the testimonies of parents who have found various approaches to deal with their child’s learning disability. Balzano’s story illustrates that with the appropriate education or training, young people can capture the American Dream.

His book would make a great gift for anyone who has a child or who is someone living with dyslexia or similar learning disabilities. Look for it here or ask for it at your local bookstore.