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Author Wilkinson, Mary, 1940-

Title Defying disability : the lives and legacies of nine disabled leaders / Mary Wilkinson
Published London ; Philadelphia : Jessica Kingsley Publishers, 2009

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Description 1 online resource (224 pages) : illustrations
Contents Bert Massie : public servant -- Jack Ashley : politician -- Rachel Hurst : activist/campaigner -- Tom Shakespeare : academic -- Phil Friend : entrepreneur -- Peter White : broadcaster -- Mat Fraser : actor/performer -- Andrew Lee : activist/campaigner -- Tanni Grey-Thompson : athlete -- Different lives, common purpose
Summary ' & Hellip;a fascinating insight into the lives of nine people who overcame the potential disadvantage of disability to achieve recognition, change and national acclaim. The story of motivation and unstoppable determination reflected by the lives of each of these disabled leaders is inspiring. The book is admirable in describing the power of the human spirit when not accepting limitations imposed by others, to strive beyond possible expectations. It paves the way forward in recognizing the rights and abilities of all disabled people.'. - Peter Burke, Senior Lecturer in the Department of Social
Bibliography Includes bibliographical references (page 217) and index
Notes Print version record
Subject People with disabilities -- Great Britain -- Biography
Leadership -- Great Britain
Disabled Persons -- Great Britain -- Biography
Famous Persons -- Great Britain -- Biography
Leadership -- Great Britain -- Biography
Coping With Disability.
Social Work.
SOCIAL SCIENCE -- People with Disabilities.
BIOGRAPHY & AUTOBIOGRAPHY -- Social Scientists & Psychologists.
Leadership
People with disabilities
Great Britain
Genre/Form collective biographies.
Biographies
Biographies.
Biographies.
Form Electronic book
LC no. 2008035881
ISBN 9781846420832
1846420830
9781843104155
1843104156