Against All Odds by David Barnsley
At 76 years of age David, assisted by his Biographer, Shirley Thompson, recalls the `ups and downs’ of his life as a paraplegic, with the humour and intelligence that have enabled him to cope with all manner of daunting situations! At the end of World War II philanthropist Paul Cadbury established a pioneering centre of excellence for disabled children, in Harborne, Birmingham, known as Carlson House School. The Foreword, by Anna Southall, Paul Cadbury’s granddaughter, includes a photo of her aunt, (`Gretty’), Paul Cadbury’s disabled daughter, whose condition provided a fortuitous catalyst for Carlson House, for the long-term benefit of others. Although a significant part of the story takes place in Kings Heath, Harborne, Edgbaston and other areas of Birmingham, this is also a broadly-based book. Friends and Health Care Professionals provide thought-provoking insights into, not only David’s life, but physical impairment in general.| SKU | Unavailable |
| ISBN 13 | 9781858585642 |
| ISBN 10 | 1858585643 |
| Title | Against All Odds |
| Author | David Barnsley |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Brewin Books |
| Year published | 2018-05-04 |
| Number of pages | 160 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
| Note | Unavailable |