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My Left Foot

Christy Brown
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My Left Foot

Nonfiction | Autobiography / Memoir | Adult | Published in 1954

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Christy Brown

My Left Foot

Nonfiction | Autobiography / Memoir | Adult | Published in 1954
Book Details
Pages

192

Format

Autobiography / Memoir • Nonfiction

Setting

Dublin, Ireland • 1940s

Publication Year

1954

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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My Left Foot by Christy Brown is an autobiography chronicling his life and achievements despite being born with severe cerebral palsy. Initially dismissed as mentally disabled, Brown defied expectations by using his left foot to communicate, ultimately becoming a successful author, painter, and poet. His journey includes transformative experiences, personal struggles, and the support of his mother and Dr. Robert Collis.

Inspirational

Emotional

Challenging

Heartwarming

Hopeful

Reviews & Readership

4.3

8,834 ratings

77%

Loved it

18%

Mixed feelings

5%

Not a fan

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My Left Foot by Christy Brown is widely praised for its inspirational and candid portrayal of Brown's life with cerebral palsy. Reviewers commend the book's raw emotional depth and engaging narrative, although some note occasional lapses in pacing. The autobiographical account's vivid and unflinching honesty offers both triumph and struggle in equal measure.

Who should read this

Who Should Read My Left Foot?

Readers who relish autobiographies showcasing resilience and triumph over adversity will find My Left Foot by Christy Brown captivating. Similar to those who enjoyed The Diving Bell and the Butterfly by Jean-Dominique Bauby or I Am Malala by Malala Yousafzai, this memoir offers profound personal insight and inspiration.

4.3

8,834 ratings

77%

Loved it

18%

Mixed feelings

5%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

192

Format

Autobiography / Memoir • Nonfiction

Setting

Dublin, Ireland • 1940s

Publication Year

1954

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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