Adventure with a Glass Eye: The True Story of Graham Laycock's Extraordinary Vision

The Author, Leeming W.A., 2011. Softcover. AS NEW COPY!. WEST AUSTRALIANA BiographyAdventure with a Glass Eye is the inspirational biography of Graham Laycock, Western Australia's first blind physiotherapist. After a tragic accident blinded him at nine years of age, Graham courageously overcame many obstacles, including missing two years of schooling and the scepticism of many,to train in London as a physiotherapist.On his return to Western Australia Graham embarked on his successful physiotherapy career and a lifetime of humanitarian work. He was an advocate for the blind, a musician, a professional public speaker and a family man.The book explores Graham's childhood, teenage and adult years, giving insights into the formation and expression of his personality, humour and positive outlook on life. It also creates a picture of what it was like to grow up in Western Australia during and after the Second World War.First Edition. Signed by Author (inscription). iv, 188 p., [6] p. of plates : ill., ports. 20 cm. #220424 Laycock, Graham, 1937-2006 Physical therapists -- Western Australia -- Biography Blind -- Western Australia -- Biography Blind children -- Western Australia -- Biography Elizabeth's Bookshops have been one of Australia's premier independent book dealers since 1973. Elizabeth's family-owned business operates four branches in Perth CBD, Fremantle (WA), and Newtown (NSW). All orders are dispatched within 24 hours from our Fremantle Warehouse. All items can be viewed at Elizabeth's Bookshop Warehouse, 23 Queen Victoria Street\, Fremantle WA. Softcover AS NEW COPY!