"Robert Wadlow: The Unique Life of the Boy Who Became the World's Tallest Man" by Jennifer Phillips chronicles the extraordinary life of Robert Wadlow, who was born in 1918 and grew to an astounding height of 8 feet 11 inches. The book explores his early life in Alton, Illinois, and how his unprecedented growth due to a medical condition affected his daily experiences and relationships. Despite his challenges, Robert became an iconic figure, inspiring many with his resilience and positive spirit. The narrative highlights his achievements and struggles as he navigated a world that was often unprepared for someone of his stature. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].

There are 38 pages in this book. This book was published in 2019 by Jennifer Phillips .

Jennifer Phillips has been a writer for thirty years, starting out as a newspaper reporter in the Midwest. Her writing has given her a chance to try many fun and interesting things. She tackled crime stories and hung out in police labs long before shows like CSI were around. She's ridden in helicopters, watched surgeries and traveled to 10 countries so far, always on the quest to find a new story. For young readers, she has independently published three other biographies, previously wrote two paper crafting books for Capstone and has sold her work to children's publications as well. Jennifer lives in the Seattle area with her husband, two daughters, one cockatiel bird and a Betta fish rescued from a science class ecosystem experiment.