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Denver
Where the story begins
Born and raised in Denver, David’s story begins in the community that shaped him.
Author. Speaker. Advocate.
David Last
A story shaped by limitation.
A voice focused on what comes next.
David Last speaks from lived experience about resilience, self-acceptance, mental health, and the choice to keep moving forward.
A note from David
I wrote this story to make room for a more honest conversation.
Forged by Limitations shares the difficult moments that shaped me, the people and lessons that helped me keep going, and what I learned about accepting myself along the way.
Now I want to bring that conversation into rooms where stories can create connection, understanding, and the courage to take the next step.
Speaking
An honest story can change how an audience sees challenge.
David brings the lived experience behind Forged by Limitations into thoughtful conversations about disability, mental health, growth, and self-acceptance.
His message is personal, direct, and grounded in the belief that our past can shape us without defining what comes next.
Conversations for readers, students, advocates, and community groups.
David’s story can open meaningful discussion in educational, literary, advocacy, wellness, and community settings.
01 Education and literary
- Local libraries
- Denver-area schools
- Colleges
- Book clubs
02 Advocacy and wellness
- Disability advocacy groups
- Mental health awareness groups
03 Community organizations
- Community groups
- Rotary Clubs
- Small nonprofit events
Beyond the book
A personal story that invites shared reflection.
Speaking gives David the opportunity to move beyond the page, meet people where they are, and invite questions about disability, mental health, resilience, and the work of accepting ourselves.
The book
The book that begins the conversation.
Forged by Limitations
A raw and courageous memoir about growing up with cerebral palsy, moving through quiet battles, choosing help, and finding a way toward healing and self-acceptance.
Reader response
A deeply personal story that reaches beyond one diagnosis.
Early readers have responded to the honesty, vulnerability, and hope at the center of David’s memoir.
Mr. Last’s grueling, but ultimately uplifting personal story should serve as an inspiration not only for people with CP or other disabilities but for anyone who is grappling with obstacles in life.
Josh Blue
Expressing one’s vulnerability is extremely difficult, yet so important as readers will no doubt place their own vulnerabilities and challenges in perspective when reading David’s story.
Noah Makovsky, MD
David’s journey
Five milestones. One continuing story.
From childhood challenges to independence, healing, authorship, and speaking, each milestone informs the message David shares today.
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Growing up
Learning through challenge
Growing up with cerebral palsy, David learned to navigate physical and cognitive challenges while continuing to look for ways to grow.
03
College
A critical turning point
College brought difficult moments into focus and became a turning point in David’s journey toward asking for help.
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New York
Moving toward independence
The pursuit of independence in New York became a defining chapter of growth, difficulty, and self-discovery.
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Today
Author and speaker
Writing Forged by Limitations turned lived experience into an invitation for honest conversation, connection, and forward movement.
Bring David to your audience
Start a conversation audiences carry with them.
Tell David about your organization, audience, and event. Speaking inquiries begin with a simple conversation.