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Man who had stroke at age 9 writes memoir with one finger, one keystroke at a time

After losing the use of the right side of his body as a child, Tom O'Connell spent four years writing a 305-page memoir with one finger, hoping to inspire others facing life's challenges.

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What happened After losing the use of the right side of his body as a child, Tom O'Connell spent four years writing a 305-page memoir with one finger, hoping to inspire others facing life's challenges.
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WDSU New Orleans (Hearst)News report · Jul 9, 2:13 AM

Man who had stroke at age 9 writes memoir with one finger, one keystroke at a time

After losing the use of the right side of his body as a child, Tom O'Connell spent four years writing a 305-page memoir with one finger, hoping to inspire others facing life's challenges.

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WCVB Boston (Hearst)News report · Jul 9, 2:13 AM

Man who had stroke at age 9 writes memoir with one finger, one keystroke at a time

After losing the use of the right side of his body as a child, Tom O'Connell spent four years writing a 305-page memoir with one finger, hoping to inspire others facing life's challenges.

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WTAE Pittsburgh (Hearst)News report · Jul 9, 2:13 AM

Man who had stroke at age 9 writes memoir with one finger, one keystroke at a time

After losing the use of the right side of his body as a child, Tom O'Connell spent four years writing a 305-page memoir with one finger, hoping to inspire others facing life's challenges.

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WBAL Baltimore (Hearst)News report · Jul 9, 2:13 AM

Man who had stroke at age 9 writes memoir with one finger, one keystroke at a time

After losing the use of the right side of his body as a child, Tom O'Connell spent four years writing a 305-page memoir with one finger, hoping to inspire others facing life's challenges.

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WYFF4 (Hearst, Greenville)News report · Jul 9, 2:13 AM

Man who had stroke at age 9 writes memoir with one finger, one keystroke at a time

After losing the use of the right side of his body as a child, Tom O'Connell spent four years writing a 305-page memoir with one finger, hoping to inspire others facing life's challenges.

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WMTW8 (Hearst, Portland ME)News report · Jul 9, 2:13 AM

Man who had stroke at age 9 writes memoir with one finger, one keystroke at a time

After losing the use of the right side of his body as a child, Tom O'Connell spent four years writing a 305-page memoir with one finger, hoping to inspire others facing life's challenges.

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KMBC9 (Hearst, Kansas City)News report · Jul 9, 2:13 AM

Man who had stroke at age 9 writes memoir with one finger, one keystroke at a time

After losing the use of the right side of his body as a child, Tom O'Connell spent four years writing a 305-page memoir with one finger, hoping to inspire others facing life's challenges.

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Man who had stroke at age 9 writes memoir with one finger, one keystroke at a time

After losing the use of the right side of his body as a child, Tom O'Connell spent four years writing a 305-page memoir with one finger, hoping to inspire others facing life's challenges.

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Jul 9, 2:13 AM: WDSU New Orleans (Hearst) joined the source map.

Jul 9, 2:13 AM: WCVB Boston (Hearst) joined the source map.

Jul 9, 2:13 AM: WTAE Pittsburgh (Hearst) joined the source map.

Jul 9, 2:13 AM: WBAL Baltimore (Hearst) joined the source map.

Now: score hidden until the source match is cleaner. Story health is developing · 8 sources · 1 bucket.