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Author_Deb Gray
Author_Garry Baker
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- ISBN 9781921804977
- Dimensions: 153 x 234mm
- Publication Date: 28 Aug 2025
- Publisher: Wilkinson Publishing
- Publication City/Country: AU
- Product Form: Paperback
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'No hands, no feet, that's me. I lived my dream. You can too.' - Deb Gray.
A Simple Twist of Fate is the story of the Gippsland fisherman's daughter born in 1957 with no arms and only tiny legs, who-thanks to the love, courage and support of her family, local community and her own determination and resilience-went on to live an inspiring life full of love and meaning.
As Deb's writes in the book's prologue:
'I want to tell my story and I want it told with frankness and honesty... the way it has been. I want to tell of the love and devotion and of family and friends and in particular the importance of being accepted by the community during my early developing years and the choices I consciously made whilst trying to find people that did not feel they had to look after me and would utilise me as a friend. Then came the absolute joy of becoming a parent myself. So, here is my journey. The highs and lows; the sugar and the shit.
Deb Gray lived a life of resilience, adventure and independence. Born in 1957 with, in Deb's words, "no hands, no feet, that's me," her parents were urged to put her in an institution and forget about her. They didn't, and Deb refused to let her body define her. From a childhood spent defying expectations to raising a daughter and travelling the world, Deb's story is one of courage and strength. Deb passed away in March 2025 just two months after releasing her memoir, A Simple Twist of Fate, was first released. Wilkinson Publishing is proud to publish this edition of Deb's memoir, updated to include a note from Deb's daughter Emma who writes that Deb's 'legacy and spirit live on in these pages.'
