Tourette Warriors: Stories of Resilience and Triumph

The superpowers that develop in individuals with Tourette Syndrome are forged through the fire of living with uncontrollable movement and vocal tics. Instead of focusing on embarrassment and alienation, author and Touretter Jason Michaels changes the narrative and chooses to celebrate empathy, compassion, and gratitude.

In Tourette Warriors, Michaels interviews adults with Tourette Syndrome who have overcome bullying, victim mentality, and social stigmas to live successful, normal, and often, extraordinary lives.

These individuals are real-life examples of warriors, people who did not listen to the naysayers, nor did they retreat from the battle. Instead, these warriors bravely chose to live a path of resilience and in so doing, triumphed over the often-misunderstood disability Tourette Syndrome.

Tourette Warriors is for:

Anyone with Tourette Syndrome or a tic disorder who has wondered if they can have a successful, “normal” life. Parents, family, and friends of someone with Tourette’s who wish to better understand their struggles and strengths. Medical professionals who want to study hope-forward case studies and understand what’s possible beyond diagnosis. Educators and school systems to better understand behavior vs. neurological expression and study success models for students with Tourette’s. Corporate and workplace leaders to view resilience, adaptability, and thriving with difference through a leadership lens. Jason Michaels is an internationally acclaimed sleight-of-hand artist, keynote speaker, TEDx presenter, and best-selling author. With charisma and a magnetic stage presence, Jason inspires audiences worldwide — blending masterful sleight-of-hand with transformative perspective.
Diagnosed with Tourette Syndrome at age thirteen, Jason achieved what many thought impossible: he transformed a life-altering challenge into a dynamic career spanning five continents, elite stages, and Fortune 500 boardrooms.