Tripping with Nathan
A Different Love Story
Published on 9. May 2022
Book
Paperback/Softback
290 pages
978-1-922830-07-4 (ISBN)
Description
Meet Nathan, and his parents Valerie and Robin, an extraordinary family that will take you on an epic journey of adventure, daring and love. Their story will make you laugh and make you cry.
Born with cerebral palsy, Nathan spent his life in a wheelchair, requiring 24/7 care. He and his parents were up against government inertia and entrenched community attitudes that stigmatise the disabled rather than seeing their potential to live life to its fullest. Nevertheless, Nathan and his parents saw the Rolling Stones, visited orangutans in Borneo, travelled to Costa Rica, the USA and Fiji, and went skiing in Falls Creek. He was even given a starring role in the Commonwealth Games as one of the opening ceremony dancers.
This is a story of resilience and determination, with lessons that will help us all understand that people with disabilities have an inalienable right to contribute in the community in which they live.
More details
Language
English
Place of publication
QLD
Australia
Publishing group
Interactive Publications
Dimensions
Height: 229 mm
Width: 152 mm
Thickness: 10 mm
Weight
282 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-922830-07-4 (9781922830074)
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Robin Tait (left) is a retired academic, who completed his Ph. D. in Sport Management at the University of Oregon. He has spent his professional life reading, writing, researching or teaching about sport. Robin has written three fiction manuscripts and a number of short stories. Besides sports, he is interested in travelling, and in working on his rain forest block on the Gold Coast. Valerie Runyan (right) has a Masters in Communications and has spent her professional life working in higher education. Asked what has been her biggest achievement, she responds "being Nate's mom." Valerie is now enrolled in a Juris Doctor to further her skills to advocate for people with disabilities.