Ari Frenkel is a father, husband, musician, author, infectious disease physician, epidemiologist, and entrepreneur. Ari's journey began when he was in his early teens, spending his summers teaching children to swim. There was one boy who was different. The boy could not walk due to serious medical conditions. When all the other children were participating in swimming lessons, the parents of this child approached Ari and asked for lessons. Ari took the challenge and in a matter of weeks, the boy was swimming. Inspired by the boy's amazing abilities, Ari wrote this book. Everybody Is Special demonstrates that a person should be defined by their abilities. Everyone has a uniqueness that makes them special.