Roger R Ziegler

Patchwork Kid Roger R Ziegler

I have an invisible illness. But I'm not invisible. No, you will see me smile as I stand up to one of the most scary things I have ever seen. And I believe I will win.




Patchwork Kid reveals the true account of a boy and his family as they endure nightmarish hardships in a struggle to keep him alive. Noah was born with a devastating intestinal defect and later he would encounter dire complications that would alter the course of his health forever. As his family desperately clings to one another, they take one precious day at a time towards an unknown future and against an unforgiving illness.




Written through my eyes, his father, I will lead you into an extraordinary young boy's journey against the bully of transplant-related chaos. Noah braves these storms with resolve and he defies the odds with heart, contagious laughter and a bucketful of hope. My son's life is a true inspiration. His character reminds us to stand courageously as we face our own daunting calamities. It's your turn to believe.