Eighteen Point Five @18pointfive
Uplifting and encouraging stories of 25 people living with a disability or disorder. Written by them and other authors. To be published in September 2020. eighteenpointfive.com.au Adelaide, South Australia Joined July 2017-
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Don't fall victim to literary agent scams. We almost did and share the experience. Please read.johnduthie.com/2021/11/01/lit…
@carlyfindlay A couple of people needing a small amount of money justifies millions of peoples lives being affected? How about people with underlying health issues that may die from Covid?
@wheelchair_john @johnduthie316 @WOMADelaide @midnightoilband @SuburbantaxisSA @NatCookMP 18.5% percent of Australia have a disability or disorder. We don’t want to stay home and using taxis are vital as many cannot drive and public transport isn’t always available. Wonder how many people booking standard @SuburbantaxisSA had to wait 100 minutes for both taxis?
Listen to @busbygoers on ABC Adelaide radio tonight at 830pm, as we talk footy (go @PAFC ) and our book too. abc.net.au/radio/adelaide…
@carlyfindlay @BlackIncBooks While everyone is waiting for the launch in 2021 please have a read of our book. 25 stories of people living with a disability or disorder. And having fun and achieving much. eighteenpointfive.com.au
@Georgiarybanks @kyliemaslen How about 25 stories of people living fantastically well with a disability or disorder? eighteenpointfive.com.au
@DylanAlcott Instead read our book about 25 people living with a disability or disorder. They enjoy life and achieve much rather than pulling others down like Sam Newman. eighteenpointfive.com.au
@binance Speaking of 18.5 check out our new book “the eighteen point five” eighteenpointfive.com.au
@CNN Assuming NZ has similar percentage of population with a disability or disorder as Australia (18.5%), what percentage of @jacindaardern cabinet has a disability or disorder?
Chapter 10 Living with Deafblindness by Linda Fistonish. Confident of her capabilities, Linda has travelled overseas, participated in the workforce and a staunch advocate for the deafblind. Read other synopses at bit.ly/31RBcAh To be published on September 25 2020.
Chapter 9 “The Obstacle Course” by Ross Hill-Brown Ross still puzzles over why the car he was driving crossed the centre line. Ross has overcome obstacles and returned to the athletics track. Read other synopses at bit.ly/31RBcAh We publish in September 2020.
@carlyfindlay Publishing a book ‘the Eighteen Point Five’ on 25/9. 25 chapters of people living with a disability or disorder. Looking for people in disability sector to read and provide endorsement. eighteenpointfive.com.au
Chapter 8 "Our Journey with James" by Cristina Rodert. The story of challenges a family faces by having a child with multiple disabilities, and how blessed they feel with James being in the family. Read other synopses at bit.ly/31RBcAh We publish in September 2020.
Chapter 7 “Do You Ever Feel Like You Just Don’t Fit In?” by Phillippa Smoker. After being diagnosed with Autism at the age of 35, Philippa learned how to be herself all over again. Read other synopses at bit.ly/31RBcAh We publish in September 2020.
Chapter 6 “See the Real Me” by Jacy Arthur Jacy, is a woman, a mother, and a graphic designer with cerebral palsy and a hearing impairment. Jacy overcomes challenges and achieve goals. Read other synopses at bit.ly/31RBcAh We publish in September 2020.
Chapter 5-Living in Adelaide As a Couple with Disability by @FaisalRusdi3 Faisal follows his wife @SaidahCucu to Australia. Travel with him as he discovers Australia while continuing his painting. Read other synopses at bit.ly/31RBcAh We publish in September 2020.
Chapter 4 Struggling with Faith by John Duthie In 2009 a tree hit John, paralysing him from the chest down. This was followed by 16 months in hospital, and a suicide attempt. He shares the journey from a hopeless situation to having hope for the future. bit.ly/31RBcAh
Chapter 3 Alice’s Journey by Alice and SACARE. Alice was diagnosed with Enterovirus 71 at the age of four. Despite Alice’s many setbacks throughout her life, the story highlights her triumphs in the face of adversity. bit.ly/31RBcAh
Chapter 2 High-Viz Happiness by Michael Kuhn and May-Kuan Lim. Wearing a high-visibility vest, Michael is packing pig’s ears into bags. His supervisor says, ‘Michael is always happy.’ When you meet him, you become more cheerful, happiness is infectious bit.ly/31RBcAh
Chapter 1 Portrait of An Author by John Rynn and Judith Buckingham John has only limited use of one hand and has spoken, but words are his life and his passion. This is the story of how words have led John to a life as a poet, writer and presenter. bit.ly/31RBcAh
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