
Against All Odds
The Carlson House Legacy
Brewin Books (Publisher)
Published on 4. May 2018
Book
Paperback/Softback
160 pages
978-1-85858-564-2 (ISBN)
Description
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.
More details
Language
English
Place of publication
Warwickshire
United Kingdom
Illustrations
42 B&W
ISBN-13
978-1-85858-564-2 (9781858585642)
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