The Able Life of Cody Jane

Marly Cornell tells the story of her daughter Cody a person of joyful spirit and infectious humor who travels falls in love more than once commits to a life partner advocates for others and achieves a life of independence—in spite of plentiful and confining physical disabilities. Whether dealing with school relationships sex work Internet romance multiple surgeries bias barriers or fear Cody’s charming combination of innocence wisdom and sense of fun have a profound effect on everyone she encounters. Through this story of love laughter faith and miracles Marly illuminates the deeper truth allowing us a glimpse at something Cody knew all about the complete inability of circumstance to deflect greatness of spirit a reminder that each day of life is best engaged with a sense of achievement and celebration.   Marly Cornell is an artist writer and editor with a BFA from Moore College of Art in Philadelphia and an MA from St. Mary’s University of Minnesota. She has maintained a painting and