First book launched for Grandads Wheels
A HALIFAX author has launched the first in a series of books which draw on personal experiences to tell the story of adventures of a grandson and his disabled grandad. Brian Abram, 62, has created ‘Charlie’s Big Idea!’, the first of five books in ‘The Adventures of Grandad Wheels!’ series.
Back in 2013 Brian was involved in an accident when he was training for a fundraising bicycle ride to Spain which left him completely paralysed from the waist down.
He spent a year recovering at Pinderfields Spinal Unit and will now always be a full-time wheelchair user.
The idea for the book came when Brian wanted to help his grandson Charles, who was very young when he had his accident, understand why he didn’t walk like other grandads.
Family and friends suggested Brian write more and the idea for ‘Grandad Wheels’ was born.
Brian said: “The message is there is definitely life after spinal injury. It’s hard, but different things reward you so much. The Adventures of Grandad Wheels!” are not about having a disability, but the fun and life to be lived in spite of it. It would be nice to think we can start to see more children’s books cover disability in a fun, realistic and rewarding way.”
Allprofitsthebookwillgotothe Spinal Injuries Association (SIA) and Back Up which both work to improve the lives of people who have suffered a spinal injury.
BOOK: Thebookisavailabledirectly from www.grandadwheels.com.