I'll Bring My Own Chair

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ISBN: 9781778530968

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An account of the remarkable and inspirational life of pioneering lawyer Adrian Battcock, a man who refused to let tragedy define him.

At thirty-one, Adrian Battcock suffered an accident that left him paralyzed from the neck down. Facing daunting physical and emotional challenges, he remained determined to build a meaningful life. I’ll Bring My Own Chair delves into Adrian’s life history, from his birth in Brigus South in 1935 to the decade he spent at Mount Cashel orphanage after his father’s death, and from the hardship of his youth to the circumstances of his accident. This biography explores the many barriers that Adrian shattered on his way to becoming the first quadriplegic in North America to graduate from law school, and details a life spent championing accessibility, inclusivity, and the rights of people with disabilities.

Title I'll Bring My Own Chair
Author Name Eleanor Dawson (CA)
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An account of the remarkable and inspirational life of pioneering lawyer Adrian Battcock, a man who refused to let tragedy define him.

At thirty-one, Adrian Battcock suffered an accident that left him paralyzed from the neck down. Facing daunting physical and emotional challenges, he remained determined to build a meaningful life. I’ll Bring My Own Chair delves into Adrian’s life history, from his birth in Brigus South in 1935 to the decade he spent at Mount Cashel orphanage after his father’s death, and from the hardship of his youth to the circumstances of his accident. This biography explores the many barriers that Adrian shattered on his way to becoming the first quadriplegic in North America to graduate from law school, and details a life spent championing accessibility, inclusivity, and the rights of people with disabilities.

Eleanor Dawson, a graduate of Memorial University of Newfoundland, has been a leading voice in the province’s cultural community for over forty years. Known for her creativity and vision, she has held production, administrative, and managerial roles that have shaped organizations, festivals, and cultural policy across Newfoundland and Labrador. Eleanor is also a traditional singer who has been an active participant in the folk culture of the province for the past fifty years, contributing to its preservation and celebration through performance and community engagement. After retiring from the provincial government in 2016, she embraced a new chapter as a freelance collaborator, working with community groups. Honoured with MusicNL’s Industry Builder Award, she continues to inspire and support Newfoundland and Labrador’s artistic landscape.

ISBN: 9781778530968

Item Publish Date: 2026 / 10 / 20

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Weight: 0.5 kg

Page Count: 250