Cynthia A. Campbell was born and raised in Alton, Illinois. Mother of Marlin Thomas, she compiled this collection of poetry from his works shortly after his death in 2005. Disabled herself, she cur...view moreCynthia A. Campbell was born and raised in Alton, Illinois. Mother of Marlin Thomas, she compiled this collection of poetry from his works shortly after his death in 2005. Disabled herself, she currently resides in Godfrey, Illinois, where she continues to be an advocate for disability rights.view less