"The stories in Pure Grit are a testament to human achievement no matter your ability."
PURE GRIT
Stories of Remarkable People Living with Physical Disability
Nineteen people from across the globe</strong>, ranging in age from twenty to seventy-plus, tell their stories of living and thriving in diverse fields — in sport, the arts, medicine, business and more. With refreshing frankness, they share their successes along with their struggles — grit is the one characteristic they all have in common. These are not stories of people overcoming disability — they’re stories of people accommodating disability while pursuing their dreams. Pure Grit shines a light on boundless possibility whatever the individual challenge
Author and Editors
PRAISE FOR
PURE GRIT
"Pure Grit is an authentic and raw look into the life of disability. Collison and Buckley shine a light on the array of misconceptions that people with physical disabilities are forced to endure, while also showcasing a world of unlimited possibility by normalizing disability in a way that is rarely done. The book is a must-read."
JULIE DUSSLIERE
Chief of Paralympic Sport, U.S. Olympic & Paralympic Committee
"Pure Grit introduces us to individuals who have helped to redefine what is possible. Their stories are educational, inspirational, and aspirational. This book reminds us that what makes us different is a strength — not a liability. I highly recommend it."
RAY BROWNING
Co-founder and CEO of BIOMOTUM, INC.
"Pure Grit is about being determined, but also about being believed in, taking opportunities, having and using support networks, and most importantly, driving social change. Being visible and successful opens a world of possibilities for those who are, and for those who are not, disabled."
CHRISTINE IMMS
Apex Australia Chair of Neurodevelopment and Disability, University of Melbourne, Co-editor of Participation: Optimising Outcomes in Childhood-Onset Neurodisability