{"product_id":"9781843867432","title":"Not a Leg to Stand on","description":"Mary O'Brien never let the grass grow under her feet, even though she lost both legs at the age of two in a farm accident. As Ireland's first double amputee to be fitted with artficial limbs she soon learned to ride a bicycle and careered off into a full life. Now with colour and humour Mary charts the milestones along the way:\u003cp\u003eGrowing up in a large family where her accident was never discussed.\u003cbr\u003e Her years as just another of the girls at a convent boarding school.\u003cbr\u003e Working as an Occupational Therapist for 30 years through a revolution in mental health care.\u003cbr\u003e Meeting and marrying John and raising two sons.\u003cbr\u003e Learning to swim and then going on to win Triple Gold at the Disabled Games and Stoke Mandeville.\u003cbr\u003e Studying Art, teaching it, and gaining wide recognition as a professional artist.\u003cbr\u003e Being awarded an M.B.E.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBetween these pivotal moments Mary describes all other trials, tribulations and triumphs of a remarkable life. Through it all, she stands tall on the only limbs she has ever known while her warm vivid memories present a unique picture of Ireland since the Second World War. They will inspire readers to constantly reach beyond their limitations and make their mark.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Vanguard Press","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47062244196592,"sku":"9781843867432","price":14.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0737\/7593\/9824\/files\/9781843867432_p0.jpg?v=1763743784","url":"https:\/\/shop-qa.barnesandnoble.com\/products\/9781843867432","provider":"Barnes \u0026 Noble (DEV)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}