White on Black by Ruben Gallego
When Ruben was born with severe cerebral palsy his grandfather banished him to an orphanage, telling his mother he was dead. Ruben's life was a series of freezing dormitories, rotting food and cruel carers. He was haunted by the rumour his mother had abandoned him. But the occasional kindnesses shown to him -- a fig, a mouthful of chocolate, a conversation -- fed his passion for life. Ruben was determined to escape the orphanages and seek out the truth about his mother. This is his heroic story.
"* 'An exceptional testimony to the triumph of the human spirit' - Evening Standard * 'Extraordinary' - Mail on Sunday * 'Miraculous' - Observer * 'A triumph' - Guardian * 'Astonishing' - The Times * 'Groundbreaking' - New York Times"
Ruben Gallego was separated from his family at the age of one and raised in orphanages and old-age homes, unaware that his mother was still alive and his grandfather was a prominent member of the Spanish Communist Party. He worked as a computer specialist in Russia until 2000, when he was reunited with his mother in Prague. Gallego lives in Madrid.
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| ISBN 13 | 9780719561375 |
| ISBN 10 | 071956137X |
| Title | White on Black |
| Author | Ruben Gallego |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | John Murray Press |
| Year published | 2007-02-22 |
| Number of pages | 224 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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