Inspired by Robert E. "Bobby" Hartnett, who was born to a family in the author's South Buffalo neighborhood, this is the fictional story of Billy Tarrington, born without limbs except for a short appendage in place of his right leg. Billy, his family, and his community make a moving and thought-provoking journey, eventually discovering the truth that Billy is, indeed, a complete person. The resulting tale is both a nostalgic look back at the past and an urgent admonition for today.