Description
Every Cripple a Superhero is a compelling and profound memoir that intimately navigates the challenges and joys of living with a progressive disability. Authored by Christoph Keller, this brand-new release delves deep into the complexities of life with Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA III), a condition he has lived with since childhood. Unlike typical narratives of disability that focus on the transition from able-bodiedness to disability, Keller's story illuminates the gradual changes in his existence, demonstrating how both 'Walking Me' and 'Rolling Me' coexist as he adapts to his evolving reality. The poignant reflections on love, acceptance, and public life resonate with anyone seeking to understand the hidden beauty in everyday experiences. Keller's eye-opening observations are complemented by his own stunning photographs, capturing extraordinary moments in what many might consider mundane - such as the significance of curb cuts and urban landscapes. This book is a heartfelt invitation to recognize the lives of everyday superheroes who navigate a world not always designed for them. Join Keller on this journey that celebrates resilience, humor, and a truer understanding of the urban experience, making it a must-read for those interested in disability awareness and personal growth. Perfect for anyone seeking inspiration, Every Cripple a Superhero is available in a B-format paperback, published in 2023 by Penguin UK. Order now for fast delivery so you can explore this unique perspective on disability and humanity.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781802060997
Format: B-format paperback
Year: 2023
Publisher: Penguin UK
Description:
An intimate, eye-opening exploration of the trials - and joys - of life with a progressive disability
Most stories of disability follow a familiar pattern- Life Before Accident. Life After Accident. For Christoph Keller, it was different- his childhood diagnosis with a form of Spinal Muscular Atrophy only revealed what had been with him since birth. SMA III, the 'kindest one', allows those who have it to live a long life, and it progresses slowly. There is no cure. By the age of 25, he had to use a wheelchair some of the time. 'There were two of me- Walking Me. Rolling Me.' By 32, he could still walk into a restaurant with a cane or on somebody's arm. At 45, 'Rolling Me' took over altogether.
Intimate, absurdist and winningly frank, Every Cripple a Superhero is at once a memoir of life with a progressive disorder, and a profound exploration of the challenges of loving, being loved, and living a public life - navigating restaurants, aeroplanes, museums and artists' retreats - in a world not designed for you. Threaded throughout are Keller's own photographs of the unexpected beauty found in puddle-filled 'curb cuts', the pavement ramps that, left to disintegrate, form part of the urban obstacle course. Those puddles become portals into a different, truer city; and, as they do, so this book - told with humour and immense grace - begins to uncover a truer world- one where the 'normal' is not normal, where disability is far more widespread than we might think, and where there always exist, just alongside our own, the lives of everyday superheroes.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781802060997
Format: B-format paperback
Year: 2023
Publisher: Penguin UK
Description:
An intimate, eye-opening exploration of the trials - and joys - of life with a progressive disability
Most stories of disability follow a familiar pattern- Life Before Accident. Life After Accident. For Christoph Keller, it was different- his childhood diagnosis with a form of Spinal Muscular Atrophy only revealed what had been with him since birth. SMA III, the 'kindest one', allows those who have it to live a long life, and it progresses slowly. There is no cure. By the age of 25, he had to use a wheelchair some of the time. 'There were two of me- Walking Me. Rolling Me.' By 32, he could still walk into a restaurant with a cane or on somebody's arm. At 45, 'Rolling Me' took over altogether.
Intimate, absurdist and winningly frank, Every Cripple a Superhero is at once a memoir of life with a progressive disorder, and a profound exploration of the challenges of loving, being loved, and living a public life - navigating restaurants, aeroplanes, museums and artists' retreats - in a world not designed for you. Threaded throughout are Keller's own photographs of the unexpected beauty found in puddle-filled 'curb cuts', the pavement ramps that, left to disintegrate, form part of the urban obstacle course. Those puddles become portals into a different, truer city; and, as they do, so this book - told with humour and immense grace - begins to uncover a truer world- one where the 'normal' is not normal, where disability is far more widespread than we might think, and where there always exist, just alongside our own, the lives of everyday superheroes.