Brown, Christy
My Left Foot
- ISBN 13:
- 9781784879068
- author:
- Brown, Christy
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Vintage Classics
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2024
- Pages:
- 160
- Dimensions:
- 19.7 x 13 x 1 centimetres (0.12
- Genre:
- Fiction & Literature, Literary Criticsm, General,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
Christy Brown's autobiography recounts his early life in Dublin and his struggle to overcome the challenges of cerebral palsy. Despite facing significant obstacles, he persevered to learn reading, writing, painting, and typing - all with the aid of his left foot. Born into poverty, Brown found solace in his mother's support and hope for a better life. His determination to succeed is a testament to one man's courage, inspiring others with his remarkable story. This autobiography offers a unique perspective on disability, revealing an extraordinary individual who refused to be defined by his condition.
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