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10 Essential DISABILITY books for your library
Blood and SandBlood and Sand by Frank Gardner
Buy new: £6.96 / Used from: £0.01
A wonderful book about an amazing man. A book to inspire.
Stephen Hawking: A BiographyStephen Hawking: A Biography by Kristine Larsen
Buy new: £8.46 / Used from: £4.95
Well, it's Stephen Hawking, a list wouldn't be complete without a contribution from the great man.
Don't Call Me Special: A First Look at Disability (First Look at Books)Don't Call Me Special: A First Look at Disability (First Look at Books) by Pat Thomas
Buy new: £3.61 / Used from: £3.14
As a disabled parent myself, I thought this was an excellent book for kids, after all, they are our next generation of policy makers and politicians. A difficult subject sensitively handled
Walking on Water: A Voyage Around Britain and Through LifeWalking on Water: A Voyage Around Britain and Through Life by Geoff Holt
Buy new: £7.95 / Used from: £1.54
Demonstrating that disability need not be a barrier to achieving your dream. An inspirational book for anyone, no matter what your ability.
Daniel Day-Lewis: The BiographyDaniel Day-Lewis: The Biography by Laura Jackson
Buy used from: £4.99
A great read and an insight into this amazing man and his life.
Still MeStill Me by Christopher Reeve
Buy new: £6.73 / Used from: £0.01
I don't particularly like the book plus Reeve and I had a big difference of opinion but, putting aside my personal opinions, the book needs to be in this list, even if I don't like it.
Fortunate SonFortunate Son by Lewis B. Puller Jr.
Buy new: £9.99 / Used from: £4.09
Wasn't sure if I fully agree with all of the philosophy and sentiment but another powerfully written book. A must read.
Learning Disabilities: Towards InclusionLearning Disabilities: Towards Inclusion
Buy new: £28.00 / Used from: £28.02
Learning disabilities, an often overlooked or hidden subject. Sensitively handled and a must read for any parent, teacher or carer in this field.
ABC of Spinal Cord Injury (ABC Series)ABC of Spinal Cord Injury (ABC Series)
Buy used from: £29.17
This book is a fully comprehensive academic study of SCI. Grundy was my surgeon so I can tell you that the book is certainly comprehensive.
Athlete First: A History of the Paralympic MovementAthlete First: A History of the Paralympic Movement by Steve Bailey
Buy new: £47.50 / Used from: £30.00
For any disabled person who has had their lives enhance by sport or who aspires to represent their country, this is a fascinating story