Thank you for joining us on the Virtual Book Tour for My Wonderful Wobbly Life, an autobiography by Charles Irwin (30 November 2017, BookBaby, 267 pages). 
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Synopsis
"Having survived quite a few birthdays and had some interesting experiences, I wrote them down. That's how "My Wonderful Wobbly Life" was conceived. It was nearly born in 2004, but decided to hang on until 2018 to become 'Born again' Alleluia!!!!"This is the story of the different obstacles a disabled man was confronted with as he made his way in life. How he accepted and overcame them.
Beginning his life with not being able to walk more than a few steps before falling over, becoming a boy scout and gradually being able to walk several miles with a pack on his back.
Being directed to attend a special school for handicapped children, with a low academic level.
Furthering his education at evening classes to become a Chartered Engineer, academically equivalent to a B.Sc.
Starting his working life as cheap labour as an office boy and factory hand, to earning a professional’s salary.
Charles' passion for helping people is shown by his activities as a Scout, a Rotarian and Freemason.
As a child he was taken to a Spiritualist church, for 'faith healing', he became interested in spiritualism and healing. His curiosity was aroused, and he explored many alternative healing practices. Then as well as using spiritual 'laying on of hands' energy to heal with, he studied to become a hypnotherapist.
Lessons he learned from the events recalled in each chapter are shared with the reader.
A Jack of many trades and master of several. ‘Manufacturer of glass fibre products’ : ‘Laboratory technician – developing machine tool improvements – use of Dung beetles to control bush flies’ : ‘Tool-maker’ : ‘Spray-painter’ : ‘Patent examiner’ : ‘Art gallery curator’ : ‘Personal counsellor’ : ‘Tarot reader’ : ‘Masseur’.
This story gives insight into many activities that an able-bodied man would have liked to experience. An inspirational tome.
Teaser: KCR Preview
The story of the trials and tribulations which Charles, a physically handicapped person, overcame to be accepted by society. Each chapter describes an aspect of his life, followed by a lesson telling what it taught him.
My Wonderful Wobbly Life
Download the e-book for FREE by using coupon code R3MU45 or get a paperback with 50% discount by using code 2AQEVE
About the Author
Charles was born in London U.K. in 1932. During his birth the forceps slipped, resulting in brain damage to the motor control nerves of his right side and causing total body spasticity. However, his intellect was not damaged.
Throughout his life the two adversaries, controllable brain and semi-controllable body, always needed to be balanced. After several years of work and study he became a Chartered Production Engineer. In 1971 he emigrated to Australia and became a senior examiner in the Australian Patent office.
His autobiography illustrates the rhyme: “He started to sing as he tackled the thing, That couldn’t be done - but he DID IT!” Charles chronicles his journey from useless to useful, with humour and joie de vie. He pays tribute to friends who only gave him help when it was asked for. At a young age he recognized his psychic abilities and, by using lessons at the end of each chapter, shares some insights with readers.
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Thanks for hosting!
ReplyDeleteThank you very much for hosting my book to, I hope, encourage some ‘BooksChatter’ on your website. My hope is that it will give your followers something to chat about.
ReplyDeleteTo your readers, I am sad to say, being new to book touring my camping skills need relearning. First clanger I dropped was arranging the sale price for any buyer from your site. I got it wrong but have now arranged for 100% discount for eBook by using code R3MU45 and 50% discount for print by using code 2AQEVE. To accept this offer, visit my web page and use the ‘Buy now’ buttons on the ‘About me’ page. Blessed Be.
Hello Charles, I used to take singing lessons in Balham. My teacher had a cat called Talisker - it must have been serendipity as I now love Scotch, especially the peaty stuff.
DeleteI'd love to see you in your full kilt regalia LOL we are literally about 90 mins away from each other :-)
I have update the posts to reflect the current promotions. Also loved your blog post :-)
I, of course, took advantage of the great offer ;-)
Hope you are having a great tour,
Flora
Thank you so much for taking time to bring to our attention another great read. I enjoy these tours and finding out about many terrific books.
ReplyDeleteSounds like a great read.
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