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Pure Grit: Stories of Remarkable People Living with Physical Disability
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About Pure Grit: Stories Of Remarkable People Living With
Product Description “A must-read” —Julie Dussliere, Chief of Paralympic Sport, U.S. Olympic & Paralympic Committee Nineteen people from across the globe, ranging in age from twenty to seventy-plus, tell their stories of living and thriving in diverse fields — in sport, the arts, medicine, business and more. With refreshing frankness, they share their successes along with their struggles — grit is the one characteristic they all have in common. These are not stories of people overcoming disability — they’re stories of people accommodating disability while pursuing their dreams. Pure Grit shines a light on boundless possibility whatever the individual challenge. “Pure Grit highlights the lived experience of remarkable individuals, who collectively demonstrate that growing up with a disability brings strength, perspective, and resilience.” —Dr. Cheri Blauwet, Assistant Professor of PM&R, Harvard Medical School “An insightful collection of stories.” —Dr. Christine Imms, Apex Australia Chair of Neurodevelopment and Disability, University of Melbourne “The stories in Pure Grit are a testament to human achievement no matter your ability. An extraordinary read.” —Casey Wasserman, Chairperson, Los Angeles 2028 Olympic and Paralympic Games Review Pure Grit introduces us to individuals who have helped to redefine what is possible. Their stories are educational, inspirational, and aspirational. This book reminds us that what makes us different is a strength -- not a liability. I highly recommend it. -- Dr. Ray Browning, co-founder and CEO of Biomotum, Inc. Pure Grit is an authentic and raw look into the life of disability. Collison and Buckley shine a light on the array of misconceptions that people with physical disabilities are forced to endure, while also showcasing a world of unlimited possibility by normalizing disability in a way that is rarely done. The book is a must-read. -- Julie Dussliere, Chief of Paralympic Sport, U.S. Olympic & Paralympic Committee Pure Grit is about being determined, but also about being believed in, taking opportunities, having and using support networks, and most importantly, driving social change. Being visible and successful opens a world of possibilities for those who are, and for those who are not, disabled. -- Dr. Christine Imms, Apex Australia Chair of Neurodevelopment and Disability, University of Melbourne, co-editor of Participation: Optimising Outcomes in Childhood-Onset Neurodisability Pure Grit will encourage our son to own his disability and be all that he is meant to be. A book that also encourages us, as parents, to be bold and brave in how we raise our children. I loved it and can see an immediate difference in how I see and respond to life's challenges. -- Nicola Brassey, teacher and mother to a child who has cerebral palsy, UK The stories in Pure Grit are a testament to human achievement no matter your ability. Sports have always been a reflection of our world, and it speaks volumes that so many of these incredible stories are from Paralympians and athletes around the world. An extraordinary read. -- Casey Wasserman, Chairperson, Los Angeles 2028 Olympic and Paralympic Games Wonderful accounts of individual journeys, sharing unique challenges of physical disability, fuelled by remarkable determination. The horizon of unlimited possibilities for achievement is communicated modestly. One can only be motivated by the unlocking of potential that is highlighted. A compelling read with universal appeal. -- Dr. Jane Leonard, Medical Director, CRC, Dublin Pure Grit highlights the lived experience of remarkable individuals, who collectively demonstrate that growing up with a disability brings strength, perspective, and resilience. Importantly, it tells these stories through the lens of the empowerment model rather than the deficit model, demonstrating that disability is a natural, and beautiful, element of diversity and the human experience. -- Dr. Cheri Bla
