Adapted
Adapted is the unabridged autobiography of writer Josh Barry and his constant struggle with his own identity as a result of having Cerebral Palsy due to complications at his birth. Determined to live a “normal” life with mainstream expectations, Josh explains his lifelong quest to be accepted into society, from his parents fight to get him into state education to being welcomed into the entertainment industry, deeming his disability irrelevant.
In this book, we get a revealing insight into what it’s like to rely on others for almost all physical activities and the psychological effect of having 24 hour support. Yet despite this, Josh has enjoyed many successes both professionally and socially and has cultivated quite an original perception on the world which we get to see throughout.
This is a unique take on the against all odds story so expect to be inspired and entertained at the same time. You’ll be crying with tears and laughter in this brutally honest account of being a disabled person in the twenty first century.
No Arm In Trying
£12.99 “Do you know where you are Steven?” these were the first words I heard. “You’re in hospital!” “You’ve had an accident on your motorbike, and you’ve lost your right arm.”
39 years ago, Steven’s life changed beyond recognition.
An accident caused him to lose his right arm, setting him on a path of ingenuity, courage and determination.
Now, a motivational speaker, Steven looks back over his life at the challenges he’s overcome and the amazing moments that have shaped his future.
As a true Yorkshire man, this book is written from the soul without frills. Detailing his resolve to overcome disability prejudice, to enjoy life to the full and make his life his own.
Steven would tell you, his life is not that remarkable, but in this book you’ll see that he truly is. Steven is an inventor, a pilot, equestrian and dancer; and that’s just the beginning.
£12.99