{"product_id":"ill-bring-my-own-chair","title":"I'll Bring My Own Chair","description":"\u003cp class=\"cvGsUA block-font-kerning-none block-font-feature-liga-off block-font-feature-clig-off block-font-feature-calt-off direction-ltr align-justify para-style-body\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a_GcMg font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none\"\u003eAn account of the remarkable and inspirational life of pioneering lawyer Adrian Battcock, a man who refused to let tragedy define him.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"cvGsUA block-font-kerning-none block-font-feature-liga-off block-font-feature-clig-off block-font-feature-calt-off direction-ltr align-justify para-style-body\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a_GcMg font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none\"\u003eAt thirty-one, Adrian Battcock suffered an accident that left him paralyzed from the neck down. Facing daunting physical and emotional challenges, he remained determined\u003cspan class=\"morecontent\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e to build a meaningful life.\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cem\u003eI’ll Bring My Own Chair\u003c\/em\u003e 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.\u003c\/span\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5 class=\"cvGsUA block-font-kerning-none block-font-feature-liga-off block-font-feature-clig-off block-font-feature-calt-off direction-ltr align-justify para-style-body\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a_GcMg font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none\"\u003eAUTHOR\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"cvGsUA block-font-kerning-none block-font-feature-liga-off block-font-feature-clig-off block-font-feature-calt-off direction-ltr align-justify para-style-body\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a_GcMg font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none\"\u003eEleanor Dawson\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a_GcMg font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none\"\u003e, 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.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Breakwater Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67733505179744,"sku":"9781778530968","price":22.95,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0255\/2771\/3888\/files\/I_llBringMyOwnChair_CVR-300_600x800_772a19eb-5773-465b-8869-4f49326feb45.jpg?v=1793730542","url":"https:\/\/shop.thebeeskneesstore.com\/products\/ill-bring-my-own-chair","provider":"The Bee's Knees \u0026 The Travel Bug","version":"1.0","type":"link"}