Wobbles: Tears, Laughter, Love and Inspiration

By: Ian Hunter

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Synopsis: Mark Wilson nearly died at birth. He survived but suffered a severe brain injury, and at six months of age was diagnosed with Cerebral Palsy. Doctors warned his parents he would likely never walk or talk. &‘Best not to expect too much,&’ they said. But Shirley and Glenn refused to give up. Determined to defy the grim prognosis, Mark&’s parents embarked on an intense, home-based therapy program—one with no guarantees, only relentless effort and hope. And against all odds, it worked. Told with Mark&’s signature self-deprecating humour, Wobbles is more than just his story. His parents, sister, and childhood therapist, Ian Hunter, share their own perspectives, revealing the immense challenges, sacrifices, and unexpected joys that shaped their journey. Moments of triumph sit alongside deep despair—a hilarious battle with his kitchen nemesis, the plastic bread clip, is followed by his mother&’s heartbreaking contemplation of suicide. Raw, uplifting, and deeply human, Wobbles is an emotional rollercoaster, offering not just inspiration but a real-life story demonstrating how, and explaining why, the brain can recover from catastrophic injury. This unforgettable memoir proves that resilience, love, and determination can rewrite even the bleakest of fates.

Book Quality:: Publisher Quality
Book Size:: 320 Pages
ISBN-13:: 9781923300767
Related ISBNs:: 9781923300750
Publisher:: Big Sky Publishing
Date of Addition:: 08/26/25
Copyrighted By:: Ian Hunter & Mark Wilson
Adult content:: No
Language:: English
Has Image Descriptions:: No
Categories:: Nonfiction, Disability-Related, Self-Help, Biographies and Memoirs
Submitted By:: Bookshare Staff
Usage Restrictions:: This is a copyrighted book.