A 29-year-old man named Howard Wicks from Dartmouth, Devon has defied the odds and overcome Locked-In Syndrome, a condition that left him almost entirely paralyzed. Wicks used an Eyegaze computer to communicate and write a book, composing 50,000 words over 18 months. The novel reflects his life experiences before and after the stroke and is intended to be the first installment in a trilogy. Wicks hopes that his book will raise awareness for The Locked In Trust, an organization he founded to support individuals suffering from Locked-In Syndrome. His story is a testament to the power of assistive technology in transforming lives and showcases the resilience of the human spirit in the face of adversity. [3d9e4dba]